85% of adults in the United States suffer from gum disease. Most of the time, gum disease symptoms are not painful and are hard to notice unless bone and gum destruction is present. Some symptoms of gum disease are blood when spitting in the sink after brushing or flossing, bad breath, and red and swollen gums. Don’t hesitate to call us if you have concerns about gum disease because the sooner it is treated, the easier it is to take care of.

LANAP is a comfortable method using state of the art laser technology to treat gum disease. The laser technology, PerioLase, inserts fiber between the tooth and gums which sends light to clear out bacteria, infected tissue, allowing the gums to re-attach to the tooth.

LANAP is meant to be less painful and more comfortable, unlike most gum disease treatments. Traditional treatments involve stitches, significant swelling, pain, and most patients experience a 2-4 week recovery process. With the new Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, the recovery process is about 24 hours without stitches, swelling, and significant pain.