Surgically trimming diseased gum tissues isn’t preferable unless it’s absolutely necessary. Before recommending it, we’ll perform a comprehensive examination to ensure that the tissue cannot be healed and reattached to your teeth roots non-surgically. However, in progressed stages of the disease, some areas of tissues may have to be removed to allow the healthy tissue to heal and reattach. Trimming the diseased tissue with a soft-tissue laser helps us complete this process without the need for a scalpel, which offers several significant benefits for your long-term oral and periodontal health.
Using the LANAP procedure to address severely diseased gum tissues provides a number of advantages compared to traditional, scalpel-based surgery. For example:
The LANAP protocol is just one of several holistic, minimally invasive methods we employ to help you regain your healthy smile and avoid the potentially serious consequences of gum disease. While the procedure is often enough to stop the disease’s progression, it can continue to progress without a regular schedule of periodontal maintenance afterward. By keeping a close eye on your gums and their health, we can ensure that you can continue to enjoy a healthy smile for life.
With the advanced LANAP procedure, we can help you gain control of your periodontal health more comfortably and with more precise results. For more information, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kania by calling her periodontal office in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, at (760) 642-0711.
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