Many people who are worried about their overall health forget to factor in the importance of oral health to their well-being. One of the conditions associated with oral health is periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease: a bacterial infection in the gum tissue.
Gum disease can be characterized by red or puffy gums, bad breath, and gums that bleed while brushing or flossing but are not always indicators of the disease. Bacteria that has infected the gum tissue and remains untreated can have long term damage to oral health including lose of teeth and bone loss.
The American Dental Academy and the American Heart Association have also determined that periodontal disease is linked to other health issues, including heart disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes.
Laser Periodontal Therapy (LANAP) is a laser-based approach to gum disease using a free running pulsed laser requiring specific knowledge and skills drawn from the while dentistry. Here’s what it means to you: significantly quicker healing time and a non surgical approach to treating gum disease, which means less discomfort.
The reasons we use Laser Periodontal Therapy are to: remove only the diseased tissue without removing any of the healthy tissue, minimize pain and discomfort to the patient, allow faster healing to take place and in some many cases save the surrounding bone tissue. Controlling periodontal disease makes it possible to save and restore otherwise hopeless involved teeth. Dr. Watson can help you avoid periodontal disease through regular visits and education on proper home care.
Contact us today to learn more about how you can prevent periodontal disease.
