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Do you have advanced gum disease? Treatment doesn’t have to be invasive and painful. Brentwood Dental Care offers Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) as a painless and minimally invasive treatment for severe to advanced periodontal disease. Instead of scalpels and sutures, Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel use a focused light (laser) to remove the infection. The precise nature of LANAP in Brentwood, California, results in less trauma and faster recovery.
The cut-and-sew procedure has been the standard treatment for advanced gum disease for years. While it works, traditional gum surgery is invasive and leads to prolonged recovery. LANAP is an innovative solution to an old problem. LANAP uses a specialized laser to target and remove the infected tissue without incisions or sutures. No healthy tissue is removed, reducing the risk of postoperative complications.
First, we’ll begin by examining your teeth with a dental probe. This simple tool measures the depth between the teeth and gums (sulcus). In healthy gums, the sulcus is not more than 3mm deep. Deeper readings signal the presence of periodontal disease, and the higher the readings, the more severe the infection is. Sometimes, the dentist may use dental x-rays to determine the extent of jawbone loss.
LANAP treatment uses specialized lasers to eliminate diseased tissues deep in the roots. The beauty of laser treatment is that it only targets the diseased area, leaving healthy tissues unscathed. The laser vaporizes bacteria and tartar deposits and cauterizes the gingival tissues, reducing the risk of infections. Additionally, the laser stimulates the surrounding healthy tissue and bone, encouraging regeneration and reattachment of the gums to the teeth.
Since laser treatment is minimally invasive, you should recover within a few days. Everyone heals differently, so don’t worry if getting back on your feet takes a little longer. For a few days, you may experience swelling, mild bleeding, and bruising. These discomforts are normal as your body initiates its natural healing response. Swelling is a sign that your immune system is sending white blood cells and nutrients to the area to fight off bacteria and promote tissue repair.
To ensure you recover faster, the dentist will recommend:
Laser treatment yields fantastic results and is very affordable. Of course, the treatment cost depends on several factors, including the extent of infection and the number of visits needed. We proudly offer some of the most competitive prices in the Brentwood area. Schedule an in-person consultation for an accurate cost estimate.
Gone are the days when gum disease treatments were painful and traumatic. LANAP treatment in Brentwood, California, treats advanced periodontal disease painlessly and minimally invasively. To learn more about LANAP, call (310) 444-9900 to schedule an appointment with Brentwood Dental Care.