Nine reasons to choose laser periodontal therapy as a non-surgical treatment for gum disease

Dr. Michelle Janbakhsh of Modern Smile Dental in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a dentist in the community offering a wide selection of oral health solutions. When diagnosed with periodontal disease, patients need to seek treatment as soon as possible to get the infection under control. But what are the options? Our team may suggest non-surgical gum disease treatment using laser periodontal therapy. Laser light penetrates the gum tissues and can destroy the bacteria causing the condition. Let’s look at several reasons why you should choose laser periodontal therapy over traditional scaling and root planing procedures.

1. Minimally invasive procedure. Laser periodontal therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for gum disease. This means that there is no need for cutting or stitching the gums, making the procedure less painful and uncomfortable than traditional surgery. The laser targets only the affected area while leaving healthy tissue untouched.
2. Faster healing time. Since no cutting or stitching is involved, the healing process after undergoing laser periodontal therapy is much quicker than traditional surgery. Patients can expect to experience minimal discomfort and swelling post-procedure, allowing them to return to normal activities sooner.
3. Reduced risk of infection. Traditional surgical procedures for gum disease run a higher risk of developing infection due to open wounds and the use of stitches. With laser periodontal therapy, no cutting or stitching is involved, greatly reducing the risk of infection.
4. Less bleeding. Laser periodontal therapy is considered less invasive than traditional surgery, meaning there is minimal bleeding during and after the procedure. Patients do not need to take any blood-thinning medication before or after the treatment.
5. Minimal discomfort. As mentioned earlier, laser periodontal therapy involves no cutting or stitching, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients compared to traditional surgery, which can be quite painful.
6. Improved gum health. The laser used in this procedure targets and removes infected tissue while promoting healthy tissue growth and stimulating bone regeneration. This leads to improved gum health and a reduced risk of further gum disease.
7. Quick recovery time. Due to the more minimally invasive nature of laser periodontal therapy, patients experience a faster recovery time compared to traditional surgery. Most patients resume their normal activities within 24 hours after the procedure.
8. Reduced risk of infection. Since no cutting or stitching is involved in laser periodontal therapy, there is a significantly reduced risk of infection compared to traditional surgery, where incisions are made in the gums.
9. Cost-effective. Although laser periodontal therapy may appear more costly up front, eliminating the need for repeated visits can ultimately save our patients money. 

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