Periodontal disease can cause bleeding gums and over time, even the potential loss of your teeth. Which is why we recommend treatment to address and manage it, and offer care with advanced technology. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about how we help smiles with laser dentistry, so you can smile with confidence and about major complications, like tooth loss.
The Presence of Periodontal Disease
How do you know if you have periodontal issues that need attention? Look for any changes, even if they appear minor. For example, gums that appear redder than usual or feel sore could be a cause for concern, a could bleeding gums. If they begin to recede, pulling away from the teeth to expose more of the teeth, this definitely needs attention. Ignoring poor gum health could lead to discomfort and eventually, tooth loss. But we can offer treatment with advanced dental lasers to manage the issue and keep your smile whole and healthy.
The LANAP System
The Laser-Assisted New Attachment Protocol, or LANAP, uses dental lasers to help manage gum disease. The lasers can target areas with precision to gently remove diseased portions and allow us to reshape the gum line too. This destroys harmful oral bacteria and we can better manage the disease moving forward with holistic and preventive treatments. The treated area tends to heal quickly, and the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is much lower. We also offer treatment with the Waterlase® REPAIR system.
The LAPIP System
If you have dental implants and begin to develop serious periodontal issues, then you need treatment to avoid implant failure and further tooth loss. With the LAPIP system, we again use dental technology to help manage periodontal disease and protect the smile, but this is mainly employed to protect dental implants, destroying harmful bacteria to manage the issue and safeguard your new teeth and remaining natural ones too.
If you have any questions about how we use dental lasers to treat poor oral health and avoid the onset of periodontal disease or the risk of periodontitis and tooth loss, then contact our team today to learn more. We look forward to helping you enjoy a healthy and beautiful smile, protecting natural teeth and dental implants alike.
Schedule An Appointment to Keep Your Smile Free of Disease
Our team wants to help you manage your periodontal issue so you can avoid complications like tooth loss, allowing your smile to stay whole and healthy for years to come. To learn more about the advanced technology we offer as part of your treatment, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontists today at (718) 444-3800. From treating dental disease to addressing tooth loss, we can help you enjoy your best possible smile!
