Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry – Wilmington, IL
A Pain-Free Solution for Gum Disease
Gum disease treatment traditionally involves scalpels, sutures, and considerable recovery times. In an effort to make their treatments more comfortable and effective, many dentists have started to use soft-tissue lasers to address gum disease. Our in-house periodontist at Grand Dental – Wilmington has adopted this state of the art technology as a way to get rid of the harmful oral bacteria causing gum disease, giving our patients a chance to restore their oral health. Reach out to us today to set up an appointment and see if soft tissue laser treatment is your best option.
Why Choose Grand Dental – Wilmington for Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry?
- Highly Trained Periodontic Specialist
- Fully Personalized Treatment Plans
- In-House Dental Savings Plan
How Does Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry Work?
Soft tissue laser gum therapy may be considered if a patient is diagnosed with gum disease characterized by a large amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth. If the treatment is selected, our periodontist will use the soft tissue laser to target the inflamed tissues with a highly concentrated beam of light. The laser can very efficiently remove the tissue in question without affecting the rest of the mouth. Thanks to the energy from the laser, any blood vessels that become exposed over the course of the treatment are immediately cauterized. The result is that there is little to no bleeding or swelling once the treatment is complete, and the patient won’t have to wait as long for their mouth to recover.
The Right Candidate for Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
No treatment is suitable for every patient. Before we can start planning soft tissue laser gum therapy for you, you will need to schedule a consultation with our periodontist. A decision can be reached once we have determined how severe your gum disease in. Laser therapy is most effective for patients with mild to moderate gum disease. It may also be recommended if the periodontal pockets between the teeth and gums are deeper than four millimeters, or if said pockets break down repeatedly.
Benefits of Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
Traditional methods of treating gum disease are still used today. That said, soft tissue laser gum therapy is gaining popularity thanks to the many benefits that it has to offer. This includes:
- Minimizing bleeding and swelling
- Reducing the risk of infection due to the removal of bacteria and the immediate sealing of the blood vessels
- Minimizing recovery time compared to other treatments
- Reducing discomfort significantly to the point that little to no anesthesia is usually required for the procedure
- Making effective gum disease therapy accessible even to patients with severe dental anxiety