Are you looking for Laser Gum Surgery in San Jose, CA? Dr Rana Baroudi provides high quality dental care for her patients in San Jose, CA
The field of dentistry is constantly advancing and innovating. One major advancement in the field of dentistry is laser gum surgery. This form of surgery can be used to help with different procedures, including gum contouring, gum pigmentation removal, deep cleaning, and more.
Below is more information about laser gum surgery, why laser gum surgery is beneficial, and what a procedure involving laser gum surgery is like.
Laser gum surgery is an oral health treatment method that involves the use of light energy to kill bacteria, treat gum disease and tooth decay, and reshape gums (generally for procedures that address “gummy smiles”).
The laser used in laser gum surgery only removes diseased tissue and avoids healthy tissue. It is also very effective at killing germs.
There are some benefits to laser gum treatment that make it a great tool that Dr. Baroudi may take advantage of during your dental care procedure. These benefits include:
If you would like to learn more about the advantages of laser gum surgery, reach out. We’d be happy to discuss the advantages with you.
Laser gum surgery is an element of other procedures that uses thermal energy to “cut,” kill bacteria, remove diseased tissue, and sterilize. Laser gum surgery for a deep cleaning will generally follow certain steps.
First, your dentist will place the tip of the laser tool at the top of the periodontal pocket. From there, they will use the light to remove inflamed gum tissue, along with diseased tissue.
Your dentist will remove tartar, debris, and plaque from below the gumline. Once this is completed, your dentist will go back in and sterilize the area. The lasers used in laser gum surgery help with the formation of blood clots. This helps with the healing process.
Dental lasers are also a great choice for a procedure to reshape gums and eliminate a “gummy smile.”
There generally isn’t a lot of special aftercare for a procedure that utilizes laser gum surgery. Some side effects that can be expected include soreness, discoloration of the gums, minor bleeding, and swelling.
While Dr. Baroudi will provide you with more advanced aftercare instructions, some aftercare instructions you should expect include:
Like with any other procedure, it’s extremely important that you follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions to ensure effective healing.
One procedure that may involve the use of laser treatment is a deep cleaning.
Deep cleaning (also known as “scaling and root planing”) is an oral healthcare procedure that involves the use of special tools to clean at and below the gumline of the patient. This is more advanced than general cleaning.
Deep cleaning is used to treat advanced gum disease. This may include gingivitis that is further along, or periodontitis. While gingivitis can be reversed, periodontitis cannot. It can only be managed.
Dr. Rana Baroudi will decide if laser treatment is the right option for your scaling and root planing procedure.
As laser gum therapy is often used in the treatment of oral healthcare issues, it’s best to avoid these problems, to begin with. Below are some tips for avoiding a laser gum surgery procedure:
If you are suffering from gum disease and need a deep cleaning to resolve the issue, you believe you have gum disease, you have a gummy smile you would like addressed, or you would simply like to schedule a regular cleaning and checkup, reach out today to set an appointment. Dr. Rana Baroudi will take a look at your teeth and gums and see if you require any advanced treatment. If so, she’ll let you know if laser gum surgery will be used to address the issue.
Contact us today if you don’t already have your next cleaning and checkup in the books!
