LASER THERAPY

Laser Therapy for Periodontal Disease in Abilene, TX

Dr. Teri Brooks Lovelace takes pride in ensuring that she stays up to date with the latest dental procedures and treatments. To that end, she has recently invested in laser therapy for periodontal disease. She is proud to use the LANAP® protocol, a laser-based approach that uses an Nd:YAG free running pulsed laser.

This laser treatment is highly specific, removing only diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue in place. The laser can close the periodontal pocket wound and set up circumstances for your body to heal naturally. The results are astounding. Not only do patients experience healing, but they also do so with less pain and bleeding, less swelling, and less down time. You’ll be flashing your new smile and enjoying a healthy mouth again in less time than you thought possible.

Is Periodontal Disease Bad?

When you have periodontal disease, the infection damages the tissue in your mouth. The longer periodontal disease is left untreated, the more the tissue around your teeth will be diminished. This will eventually cause your teeth to fall out. However, periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your mouth. This disease has been shown to spread throughout the body and can cause other health issues. Studies have shown that periodontal disease can lead to heart problems, kidney disease, increased respiratory infections, cancer, arthritis, and more.

Why is LANAP Necessary?

LANAP® protocol has been shown to reduce periodontal disease. Left alone, periodontal disease will continue to spread and worsen. However, by removing the bacteria and diseased tissue, the infection can be significantly decreased. With LANAP® protocol, you can have healthy tissue supporting your teeth again. LANAP® protocol is a great treatment option and it can help keep your teeth in your mouth. Additionally, once the periodontal disease is reduced, you are less at risk for developing additional diseases.

Steps of Treatment

Treatment occurs through a simple seven-step procedure:

1) Dr. Lovelace will use a perio probe to discover excessive pocket depth around the tooth or teeth.

2) Using the laser, she will remove any bacteria and diseased tissue.

3) Dr. Lovelace will then use an ultrasonic scaler and hand tools to remove any tartar on the root surface.

4) We use the laser to finish cleaning the pocket; then the laser will seal the pocket, completely closing it off to new germs and bacteria.

5) Your gums will be given time to heal and clean the root surface.

6) We will make adjustments for any bite trauma if necessary.

7) Your mouth and gums will fully and naturally heal.

Learn more about the benefits of laser therapy and how this innovative approach can stop your suffering from periodontal disease. We would be happy to educate you more about this new treatment and help determine if you are a candidate for it.

Manage Your Periodontal Disease & Contact Us for LANAP

If you suspect that you have gum disease or periodontal disease, we invite you to get in touch with our office. We are more than happy to examine your mouth and address your dental concerns. Our dentists are proud to bring the latest in LANAP® technology to those throughout Abilene, Texas. Don’t put your teeth and body at risk and give a call to our dentists today.