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Laser Dentistry
Are you experiencing gum soreness, bleeding, or swelling? Periodontal disease may be to blame. Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is typically caused by bacteria getting into the gum “pockets” and causing irritation and discomfort. If left untreated, gum disease can lead increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or complete tooth loss. Traditional treatment methods for gum disease include grafting, or removal, of the infected gums or bone. This procedure is often quite painful and the gums can take a while to heal. Fortunately, a more gentle, minimally invasive technique known as Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP® is available to treat gum disease. Your dentist and their expert team in Nashville, TN offer this groundbreaking procedure and advanced technologies to treat gum disease.
About the Procedure
LANAP includes the use of a gentle laser light to remove disease causing bacteria and infected gum and bone tissue while leaving healthy t ...
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Laser Gum Surgery has major health benefits in Nashville, TN because it improves your oral health by removing bacteria within your mouth that can be detrimental to your oral health. Also, because of the fact that your oral health is connected to your overall health when you have laser gum surgery and improve your oral health you are also improving your overall health. Let’s explore exactly what laser gum surgery is and how it positively impacts your oral and overall health by precisely removing damaged gum tissue.
What Is Laser Gum Surgery?
What exactly is laser gum surgery you might ask? Well it involves using a dental laser to precisely remove any damaged gum tissue and clear away harmful bacteria that is associated with advanced gum disease. Also, there are quite a few different advantages of that laser surgery has when compared to traditional forms of gum surgery. To learn more about these advantages please review the bullet points below:
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Gum Disease better known as Periodontal disease is increasingly affecting a large portion of the population annually. However, thanks to advancements to major advancements within dentistry major advancements have emerged for gum disease treatment. One of these advancements has led to the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure also known as LANAP. This procedure allows gum disease to be treated using a minimally invasive laser which makes it easier for dental patients to receive pain free treatment. To learn more about LANAP laser treatments in Brentwood, TN and exactly how it is beneficial to dental patients please refer to the points being made below.
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Laser gum surgery has major health benefits because it improves your oral health by removing bacteria within your mouth that can be detrimental to your oral health. Also, because of the fact that your oral health is connected to your overall health when you have laser gum surgery and improve your oral health you are also improving your overall health.
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Advancements in laser dentistry have led to laser procedures that allow patients suffering from gum recession to regain some of their gums back. Although, lasers were previously associated with leisure or play they are currently being incorporated into the medical field more and more in the present day. The dentist industry is no exception to the incorporation of lasers. Specifically, lasers have been used to conduct laser gum surgery and which essentially is used to treat gum disease and improve oral health. Lasers are replacing traditional dental instruments such as dental drills making procedures less painful.
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Your gums and heart are completely separate parts of your body, so the health of one shouldn’t affect the health of the other, right? Surprisingly, studies show the exact opposite; the health of your gums can significantly impact your heart. Here’s what you should know about the surprising connection between gum disease and your heart, and how laser gum disease treatment can help you achieve and maintain better overall health.
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Patients who are fighting gum disease know they need all the help they can get. When you are doing your best but you aren’t gaining ground, advanced treatments can clean infected tissue and preserve your teeth, preventing the advance of your condition and allowing you the space you need to begin healing. For many patients, these treatments make the difference in their fight, allowing them to put their oral health back on track and keep it there. While there are a couple approaches to cleaning infected tissue, laser gum disease treatment offers patients many benefits over traditional techniques.
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Have you noticed a persistent foul taste in your mouth lately or discovered that your gums are swollen, red and bleed easily? These are common symptoms of gum disease and should be taken seriously, especially during National Dental Hygiene Month this October.
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Do you know about laser dentistry? Get all your questions answered in our laser dentistry FAQ!
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