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Improve Your Smile With Comfortable Laser Gum Treatment in Honolulu
Seventy percent of adults in the United States have gum disease. That number is staggering, especially when you consider how gum health impacts your overall health. There are a variety of treatment options, all with these common goals: kill germs, remove the infection, and heal the diseased gum pockets. We do all of that with exceptional comfort using laser gum treatment in Honolulu. You can expect:
- Faster Healing – Laser therapy kills the bacteria and viruses that cause gum disease and can stimulate tissue healing.
- Minimal Discomfort – Patients report more comfort with laser gum treatment. Unlike traditional treatment, no incisions or stitching are required.
- Reduced Inflammation – Diode laser treatment repairs diseased tissue without harming healthy tissue.
- Reduced Risk of Infection – Our diode lasers kill bacteria and viruses, so your risk of infection and complications are lower.
Early detection of gum disease is our goal so that minimal treatment is necessary and maintenance is simpler.
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Heal & Protect Your Gums With Laser Treatment
The first recommendation for treating the early stages of periodontal or gum disease is usually a deep cleaning of all your teeth. If your early stage gum infection treatment does not work entirely, or if the disease is more advanced, we may recommend our other gum disease treatments.
Laser gum therapy is a new alternative to gum surgery. Unlike other traditional methods, we won’t have to use a scalpel to cut into your gum tissue. This means laser gum therapies are less invasive and less painful. They also offer faster recovery and reduce your risk for reinfection. Depending on what’s best for your smile, we offer:
- Diode Laser Therapy – Research shows this treatment kills the bacteria and viruses that cause gum disease. It also reduces the number of bacteria and viruses that can enter the bloodstream and potentially impact your heart. It’s an excellent way to treat early gum disease with routine periodontal or gum disease maintenance.
- LANAP Laser Gum Surgery – If your gum disease is more severe, this is the most advanced laser gum surgery available. We work closely with a specialist who is specifically trained to perform this type of laser surgery.
While laser treatments offer a comfortable way for us to treat gum infection, it’s important to us that you feel anxiety-free during your appointment. That’s why we offer two forms of sedation to help you feel at ease. We also have comfort items like pillows and blankets!
Common Questions About Laser Gum Treatment
What does gum disease look like?
Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, is marked by puffy, swollen gums that bleed when you brush or floss. If nothing is done to combat gingivitis, it may develop into a more serious stage of the disease that can result in receding gums. Recession can then lead to exposed teeth roots, halitosis, infected pockets that form in your gums, loose teeth, and even loss of teeth in affected areas.
Why get gum disease treatment?
In its early stages, gum disease causes tenderness and bleeding but no serious dental issues. If left untreated, though, it can progress to a stage that causes bone and tooth loss. In fact, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. The best course of action is to seek treatment at the first signs of disease.
Will I be uncomfortable after laser gum treatment?
One of the biggest advantages of laser vs. traditional gum surgery is faster healing and greater comfort. Still, you may experience some minor swelling, bleeding, and discoloration of gums following your procedure. These effects will quickly go away. You can use ice for swelling and over-the-counter medication for pain relief. Similar to other oral surgeries, you will want to stick to mostly soft, bland foods for a few days.