Lasers Revolutionize Modern Gum Therapy
Gum disease is one of the most common dental diseases today, affecting the soft periodontal tissue that surrounds and protects patients’ teeth roots. When left untreated, gum disease destroys the gums and jawbone that support healthy teeth, and its most severe form, called periodontitis, is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the United States. Treating advanced gum disease involves removing infectious bacteria from underneath the gum line and repairing damaged oral tissues. In extreme cases, gum surgery may be required to lift a section of gum tissue for easier access to the infection. With laser therapy, your Downey dentist, Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, can treat diseased gums without the need for surgery, minimizing the disturbance to healthy tissues and facilitating faster and safer healing.
Faster, Safer Healing for Soft Oral Tissues
Traditionally, gum surgery for severe gum disease required a scalpel, and healing meant sutures. In our dedication to provide state-of-the-art dental treatments and procedures to our patients, we utilize innovative lasers that replace the need for cutting. Dental lasers consist of concentrated light used in combination with water to eliminate the germs underneath the gums, allowing them to heal once gum disease is under control. Since no scalpel is involved, no sutures are needed, and patients who receive laser therapy typically experience shorter healing times.
The Advancement of Gum Disease
The dental plaque that sometimes adheres to your teeth and gums is more than just uncomfortable; the biofilm is formed by over 600 different kinds of oral bacteria, which are protected by plaque as they gather and multiply. Brushing and flossing helps control bacterial plaque buildup, but poor oral hygiene can allow certain germs enough time to release toxins that target the connective tissues between gums and teeth. As gums recede, small pockets form that house more bacteria, exacerbating the bacterial infection and speeding the onset of gum disease. As time progresses, so does the infection, and treatment for advanced stages of gum disease are often invasive out of necessity. With lasers, treatment is less invasive, and since less gum tissue is affected, the patient’s discomfort is significantly reduced.
About Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health and function and help them enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
