Benefits of Laser Periodontal Surgery

Laser Periodontal Therapy in Birmingham, AL

There are many benefits of using a laser for treating periodontal disease and these include:

Using a laser helps kill the bacteria in infected tissue without harming healthy tissue.
The laser is able to remove infected material from deep in the periodontal pockets helping to sterilize these areas.
Treatment is extremely gentle as it cuts away the diseased tissue, and any small blood vessels are immediately sealed or cauterized through a process called thermal coagulation.

Laser surgery is far more precise than using a scalpel, preserving the maximum amount of healthy gum tissue.

This minimally invasive treatment makes it much easier for the gums to heal and reduces the risk of infection during the healing process.
There is far less swelling as laser therapy doesn’t damage the surrounding gum tissue so the entire process is much easier and more comfortable for patients.
Our particular laser uses laser energy combined with a gentle spray of water that makes it more effective while keeping patients safe and comfortable for the duration of treatment.
There is often no need for pain medication after treatment, and any discomfort can normally be controlled using ibuprofen.
Laser therapy is fast and appointment times are often shorter; you should be able to return to work the next day.

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