It’s a sad fact that many of our patients don’t realize that they have gum disease until it’s in the advanced stages and the risk of losing teeth is high. By the time patients visit our periodontist for gum disease treatment in Stroudsburg, PA, they have often grown used to the symptoms. LANAP® laser dentistry provides a fast, reliable and gentle method for resolving periodontal disease. It’s the only FDA-approved, evidence-based method that results in true gum regeneration, new bone growth and even gum tissue reattachment. At THRIVE Perio and Implants, Dr. Nolf uses LANAP to promote bone regeneration around your teeth, potentially saving them.
At THRIVE Perio and Implants, Dr. Nolf uses LANAP to promote bone regeneration around your teeth, potentially saving them.
This gum disease treatment protocol targets and kills the bacteria that cause periodontal disease, removes damaged tissue and reattaches healthy tissue to the surface of your tooth roots. The ultra-modern LANAP PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser enables Dr. Nolf to provide minimally invasive laser gum surgery in Stroudsburg, PA without the pain, gum line recession or increased sensitivity that traditional osseous surgery brings.
The first step in periodontal disease treatment is understanding what you’re up against. This helps you make informed decisions about your health. Gum tissue is one of the most critical parts of your mouth, supporting your jawbone and teeth while creating a barrier against microbes. The earliest stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, and this happens when bacteria in your mouth cause gum inflammation. The best way to prevent gingivitis is with good oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings. If it progresses, you’ll need to see a periodontist. Other risk factors for gum disease include:
As plaque hardens into tartar along your gum line, it releases toxins that irritate your gum tissue. If left untreated, your gums will begin to pull away from your teeth and periodontal pockets form. When bacteria infiltrate these pockets, this results in infections, which can damage your bone and connective tissue. Progressive gum disease can cause damage to not only your gum tissue, but your teeth and bone as well, and you risk losing teeth.
As a periodontist, Dr. Nolf is well qualified to treat all stages of periodontal disease, whether you’re seeking gingivitis treatment, periodontitis treatment, or anything else. We encourage you to schedule your consultation as soon as possible for LANAP treatment in Stroudsburg, PA. Unlike a traditional osseous surgery or gingivectomy, LANAP doesn’t use scalpels or sutures. This greatly reduces the risk of infection during recovery. After he numbs the area with local anesthetic, Dr. Nolf runs the PerioLase MVP-7 laser over the infected areas of gum tissue, eliminating infection and killing harmful bacteria. He then uses the laser to close the gap between your teeth and gums, preventing more bacteria from entering. Most patients at THRIVE choose LANAP because it offers so many advantages over osseous surgery. In fact, even patients who have had trouble with dental surgery in the past are willing to undergo LANAP gum surgery. Studies show that several months after LANAP treatment, most patients see a significant reduction in the depth of their periodontal pockets.
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