Gum disease is a serious condition that can destroy your smile. Bone loss around teeth is difficult to manage when oral hygiene in those areas isn’t possible. When there are deep pockets under the gums, regular brushing and flossing cannot keep those areas clean; as a result, periodontitis in those areas will worsen.

Laser Therapy Speeds Recovery and Improves Results

Laser therapy offers a unique alternative to invasive gum surgeries and significantly reduces patient recovery time. Using a soft tissue laser, The Dental Specialists are able to recontour diseased gum tissue and create a shallower pocket around your affected teeth. Diseased tissue linings are also removed, speeding the healing process. This makes it easier to keep the teeth clean and helps patients inhibit as well as reverse their symptoms of gum disease.

Therapy with a soft tissue laser can be completed in just one appointment with little to no discomfort afterward. With laser therapy: