Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

For many Americans, a visit to the dentist results in the diagnosis of gum disease. Many risk factors are preventable, such as poor oral hygiene or the use of tobacco products, but just as many may be out of your control, such as the hormonal changes during puberty or pregnancy. Even with regular visits to the dentist and diligent home care, gingivitis and gum disease can sneak in and steal your smile if you’re simply genetically prone.

There are options when it comes to treatment of gum disease, and one of the most advanced techniques is laser therapy. At Dr. Roby’s Longmont dental practice, we use diode laser treatment to care for the infected tissue. In conjunction with ultrasonic techniques, this laser procedure works to eliminate the disease and bring your gums back to health.

There are many advantages to laser treatment for gum disease including:

• No Scalpel, No Sutures. The laser seals and cleanses as it cuts resulting in less bleeding.
• Less Invasive. Not cutting and sewing means less healing time.
• More Comfortable. Lasers treatments often require little to no anesthesia.
• Exact and Efficient. Lasers allow for pinpoint accuracy, targeting only the affected areas and preserving healthy tissue.

If you suffer from persistent bacterial infection, your gums bleed when you brush or floss, or you have halitosis (bad breath), you may have gum disease. Call our Longmont dental office today and schedule an appointment. After a thorough examination, Dr. Roby can tell you if a laser treatment might be right for you.

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