Treating Gum Disease with LANAP
As much as 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, though many don’t know they have a problem. Patients may wait until they begin to have symptoms, such as sensitive, swollen gums, or bleeding and pain while brushing or flossing, to seek dental care. These signs of gum disease often mean that the infection has advanced beyond what homecare and routine dental hygiene can correct. But that doesn’t mean you must have invasive surgery to reverse periodontitis , our Vero Beach office offers LANAP.
What is LANAP and How Does LANAP Work?
LANAP stands for Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure. It’s a scalpel-free solution your Vero Beach dentist, Dr. Reiner, uses for treating advanced forms of gum disease. Not only is it less invasive than traditional procedures—it’s also more comfortable for our patients too!
LANAP technology uses a laser to treat the infection between your gum and tooth, and then seals the cleansed area by creating a clot. With no stitches required, the result is a faster healing time, and the ability to get back to your regular life immediately as soon as possible.
LANAP, a Minimally-Invasive Solution to Gum Disease
One of the most exciting aspects of LANAP treatment, is that is enlists your own body’s healing mechanisms to revitalizing your oral health. As LANAP removes diseased tissue with pinpoint accuracy, it leaves healthy tissue intact. LANAP also promotes the reattachment of gum tissue to the teeth, restoring the bond that keeps infection out, and your teeth strong.
After LANAP, you may need to visit our office more frequently for checkups. We want to make sure that treatment is on track, and that your gums remain healthy. You’ll also visit or Vero Beach dental hygienist, who can give you tips for maintaining your newly reclaimed smile.
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