Benefits of LANAP® vs. Traditional Surgery

Throughout the United States, millions of adults are currently suffering from some form of gum disease. Despite this truth, only a fraction of those individuals seek professional gum disease treatment. It seems evident that many people simply do not understand the risks involved with leaving gum disease untreated. In reality, several health risks, such as diabetes and heart disease, have been directly related to gum disease.

If you think you may be suffering from gum disease, it is time for you to take the initiative for a healthier mouth and a better life.

Improved Method For Treating Gum Disease

Years ago, serious forms of gum disease were extremely difficult to treat. In most cases, treatment required major gum disease surgery that often resulted in severe gum surgery pain. Because of this uncomfortable gum surgery pain, many individuals chose not to receive treatment for their gum disease.

Fortunately, recent improvements in modern technology have made it possible for gum disease to be treated easily and effectively with a treatment known as LANAP® (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure). In recent years, we have started implementing this new procedure, recognizing its enormous advantages over traditional gum disease surgery.

To help you better understand the benefits of this new laser procedure, here are some of the distinct differences between LANAP® and traditional gum disease surgery:

Key Benefits Of LANAP®

1 – Reduced Gum Surgery Pain

For patients who have undergone gum surgery in the past, LANAP® provides a pleasant and virtually pain free alternative. The treatment is completed with a laser, minimizing the need for invasive and uncomfortable gum incisions. Patients who are treated with LANAP® almost always notice little to no pain or discomfort during or after the treatment.

2 – Improved Rate Of Success

Another key advantage of LANAP® is its improved rate and speed of success. Patients who receive laser gum surgery are generally able to go back to work and to their other activities directly following surgery. Success is fast and thorough, helping individuals to get back to daily life without worrying about gum surgery pain or other negative side effects following the surgery.

3 – Reduced Bleeding And Gum Inflammation

After traditional gum disease surgery, patients often notice a fair amount of bleeding and inflammation in their gums. In contrast, patients who are treated with LANAP® usually notice very little bleeding, and 90 percent of inflammation that existed from the disease is successfully and completely removed.

4 – Successful Bone Regeneration

Traditional surgery for gum disease is intended to remove disease, but it usually does not stimulate bone growth where bones have become weakened or destroyed. In comparison, the LANAP® protocol has been labeled as the only scientifically proven technique to actually regenerate the bones in the mouth. If your bones have become weakened or otherwise damaged from gum disease, this is finally a treatment that can help.

5 – Reduced Risks

LANAP® is known for being extremely safe, while providing patients with the results they need for a healthy mouth. With virtually no gum surgery pain, positive results and a dentist you can trust, LANAP® is your answer for treating gum disease.

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