Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

March 8, 2007, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills -- Gum disease…the silent menace.
Did you know gum disease is the most prevalent disease in the world?

Because it's not painful, however, it often is unnoticed until a mouth is beyond the pale. In fact, many patients are horrified upon learning they have gum disease. They may be even more upset when they learn gum surgery may be in their future.

Fortunately, help is at hand. Like diabetes, gum disease isn't curable. However, it can be controlled, allowing you to enjoy a healthy life.

SYMPTOMS

• Bleeding while brushing
• Red and tender gums
• Receding gums
• Excretion of pus
• Loose or separating teeth
• Bad breath, and more

TREATMENT

Practicing regular and thorough soft-tissue hygiene is your primary defense against. However, laser technology is the latest treatment. The laser is a light source from the infrared end of the light spectrum. It uses a low-energy power to treat the gums and requires no anesthesia by killing bacteria for up to three months. It seals blood vessels and nerve endings with little, if any, pain immediately after treatment.

By the third day, nerve endings start regenerating and any minor pain can be treated with Ibuprofen. Cold sores also can be treated with laser therapy. It provides immediate relief and makes sores disappear.

LEARN MORE

Call top cosmetic dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser today at 1.310.550.0383 or email us to schedule an appointment and learn more about laser technology.