Laser Periodontal Therapy in Birmingham, AL
Some Benefits of Laser Periodontal Therapy
There are many benefits of using a laser for treating periodontal disease and these include:
- Using a laser helps kill the bacteria in infected tissue without harming healthy tissue.
- The laser is able to remove infected material from deep in the periodontal pockets helping to sterilize these areas.
- Treatment is extremely gentle as it cuts away the diseased tissue, and any small blood vessels are immediately sealed or cauterized through a process called thermal coagulation.
- Laser surgery is far more precise than using a scalpel, preserving the maximum amount of healthy gum tissue.
- This minimally invasive treatment makes it much easier for the gums to heal and reduces the risk of infection during the healing process.
- There is far less swelling as laser therapy doesn’t damage the surrounding gum tissue so the entire process is much easier and more comfortable for patients.
- Our particular laser uses laser energy combined with a gentle spray of water that makes it more effective while keeping patients safe and comfortable for the duration of treatment.
- There is often no need for pain medication after treatment, and any discomfort can normally be controlled using ibuprofen.
- Laser therapy is fast and appointment times are often shorter; you should be able to return to work the next day.