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Signs That You May Need Laser Gum Disease Treatment in Ottawa, Ontario

FDA cleared and proven protocol to save your teeth.

Signs that You May Need Laser Gum Disease Treatment

The distinctive symptoms of gum disease are easily identifiable. If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, you have the beginnings of gingivitis, or early gum disease. Early treatment can save you from suffering additional damage to your smile. Other symptoms include bad breath, receding gums, wider periodontal pockets, sensitive or shifting teeth, bone loss, and tooth loss.

Who Offers Laser Gum Disease Treatment in Ottawa, Ontario?

The periodontal experts at GumDocs are licensed and certified to perform laser gum disease treatment. Laser gum surgery is an excellent periodontitis treatment for most patients as it has no impact upon existing medical conditions and allows our doctors to control, and subsequently minimize bleeding.

The Stages Of Gum Disease

Many patients postpone periodontal treatment because gum disease is traditionally painless and easily ignored. However, gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss and can cause irreparable damage if not treated early.

LANAP Is A Minimally Invasive Alternative To Traditional Gum Surgery

Laser gum therapy doesn't require any cutting or sutures so many of our patients are able to return to work the next day!

LANAP is An Alternative Treatment to Traditional Gum Surgery That Uses Laser Technology to Selectively Remove Periodontal Disease!

An example of gum disease in Ottawa, Ontario

A) Measurement of pockets. The first thing your periodontist will do is measure the pocket between your teeth and gums. The depth of your pocket indicates the severity of gum disease you may have. This will help your doctor determine how much damage has occurred and the best course of treatment.

B) Laser removes bacteria. Your periodontist will then use the PerioLase® MVP-7 laser to remove the diseased tissue from the pocket. The laser produces pulses of laser light that selectively removes the bacteria from the mouth without harming healthy gum tissue.

C) Removal of calculus. Next, your doctor will use an ultrasonic scaler to remove the calculus from the tooth below the gum line. This is done to create a clean and sterile environment for healing to occur.

D) Clot is formed. The PerioLase MVP-7 is then used a second time. During this second pass, the laser is used to stimulate blood from the bone and soft tissue to form a clot around the tooth.

E) Tissue compression. The gums are then recompressed around the tooth and the newly formed clot.

F) Adjustment of bite. Lastly, your doctor will adjust your bite. It is important that your teeth fit together without causing trauma to the teeth as you speak or chew. Any trauma to the teeth can disturb the clots and healing.

Save Your Teeth

Laser gum disease treatment can save your teeth. One of the prime benefits offered by laser gum surgery is its ability to regenerate lost bone tissue in order to support the teeth.

No Scalpels or Sutures

No scalpels or sutures are utilized in laser gum surgery, just the laser and ultrasonic scalers.

Little Downtime

Most patients return to normal activities the day after their laser gum surgery. Very little downtime needed.

Treat Any Number of Teeth

Laser gum disease treatment can be performed on any number of teeth. Even if you only have a few teeth with advanced periodontitis, laser gum surgery can safely treat your infection.

Easier Post Op Care

You won’t have any surgical wounds or stitches to worry about post-procedure, though our doctors will provide you with a list of instructions for your recovery period.

Little to No Recession

Because there is no cutting of the gums, laser gum therapy patients typically experience little to no gum recession after their procedure.

Download My Laser Brochure

Are you interested in learning more about the LANAP procedure? Complete the form below and you will be able to download an 8 page booklet describing the LANAP procedure as well as alternative treatment methods!

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GumDocs
240 Catherine Street, Suite 404
Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8
Phone Number: (613) 234-1211
Fax: (613) 234-7066
Email: inquiries@gumdocs.com
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Tuesday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed