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What Is LANAP Laser Treatment?

Are you looking to learn more about LANAP so you can decide whether this dental laser treatment is right for you? The Food and Drug Administration has approved this laser treatment for dental patients, which is why LANAP is becoming an increasingly popular option for patients who are looking into their alternative options when they are in need of dental surgery to improve their oral health.

What is LANAP dental laser treatment?

Learning more about LANAP dental laser treatment is a great idea when you are in need of dental surgery to address your gum disease diagnosis. This type of laser treatment offers dental patients a less painful alternative to traditional dental surgery. It supports new bone growth and the reattachment of gum tissue, both of which are necessary to support one’s overall oral health. Treating gum disease is necessary as it will only continue to worsen over time, which can ultimately result in multiple tooth loss.

How LANAP works

Patients who choose this dental laser treatment will need to have the procedure completed in two different dental appointments. The first appointment will address one side of the mouth, with the second dental appointment completing the other half. The LANAP treatment process works by emitting wavelengths that target the diseased gum tissue without causing any damage to the healthy gum tissue. The laser is very effective when it comes to killing any harmful bacteria. This means once an area has been treated and is free of disease, the laser then makes a clot so the area can completely heal.

Benefits of LANAP dental laser treatment

The benefits that come with choosing LANAP over traditional dental surgery to address gum disease include less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, less sensitivity, less gum loss, a lower chance of getting an infection, quicker healing time and regeneration of supporting gum tissues.

Is anyone a candidate for LANAP?

A good candidate for undergoing the LANAP dental laser treatment process is any dental patient who has been diagnosed with moderate to severe gum disease. All they need to do is let their dental professional know that they are interested in using an alternative option versus a traditional option for addressing their gum disease. Good candidates also include any patient who experiences levels of dental anxiety and/or dental fear, as the process is more patient-friendly.

Is LANAP right for you?

Have you recently been diagnosed with gum disease? Using LANAP dental laser treatment to treat your gum disease comes with many benefits. Many dental patients are looking into their alternative options nowadays, as these new options tend to come with a number of benefits, which are listed above. The recovery process is also much faster when choosing dental lasers to treat your gum disease, which is great news for those who live very busy lives and find it difficult to find the time to undergo necessary dental treatments.

Request an appointment here: https://www.johnbburgessdds.com or call John B. Burgess, DDS at (865) 321-9505 for an appointment in our Oak Ridge office.

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