{"id":39,"date":"2024-03-08T14:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.periosandiego.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:01:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T14:01:27","slug":"using-lasers-to-treat-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.periosandiego.com\/blog\/using-lasers-to-treat-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Focused on Gum Disease: A Modern Approach to Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Traditionally, methods like scaling and root planing and surgical procedures have been used to eliminate the disease. However, the treatment of gum disease has finally stepped into the 21st century with advanced laser technology!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn why LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is becoming a preferred option for treating gum disease<\/a> and how it offers a modern approach to oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Periodontal Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To understand how LANAP is a superior treatment method, you must first know a little bit about periodontal disease. It’s a bacterial infection that affects the supporting structures of the teeth. It usually begins with inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and can progress to more severe forms like periodontitis left unchecked. This leads to inflamed or bleeding gums, bad breath, and even damage to the jawbone which can cause loose teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does LANAP Treat Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LANAP treatment involves using specific wavelengths of light to target and remove diseased tissue and bacteria from the gums. Here are some of the fantastic benefits of this advanced technology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n