What Specifically is Laser Gum Surgery?

The gum surrounding your teeth functions similarly to a home frame, providing form and shape to the top or bottom of your teeth. In truth, a less-than-appealing grin is caused by poor gum composition. This is frequently related to poor or insufficient gum hygiene, often known as gum disease. This can result in gum tissue loss.

Gum surgery, a sort of aesthetic dentistry, can help repair your gums from their current state. Although there are several types of gum surgery, one of the quickest and least painful ways is known as laser gum surgery. And, precisely as it sounds, a laser is utilized to eliminate sick tissue using minuscule quantities of energy.

A laser with a very tiny quantity of energy is aimed with high accuracy at the diseased areas of the gum. The laser subsequently eliminates the damaged tissue, so it eradicates infection. Furthermore, this entire procedure is performed without any incision. This is because the laser rapidly cauterizes (uses heat to shut a cut to prevent or stop bleeding) the wound, resulting in little or no bleeding. In addition, the laser is so effective that the patient only feels little discomfort, eliminating the need for anesthesia.

Because laser gum surgery is so successful, recovery time is less than 24 hours, whereas conventional gum surgery needs 2-4 weeks. In reality, the lasers for this surgical usage were developed by dentists and went through thorough clinical testing before getting FDA permission.

Other little-known facts include the two most frequent gum smile issues. One is referred to as a “gummy” smile, while the other is “long in the tooth.” A gummy grin is characterized by teeth that appear to be overly short. Long in the tooth occurs when the gum line has decreased or is malformed.

FAQ

Is laser gum surgery painful?

Is laser gum surgery painful? Laser gum treatment is almost usually painless. To keep you comfortable throughout the treatment, we typically utilize local anesthetic.

How long does recovery from gum laser take?

You should expect to recuperate faster with laser gum therapy than with traditional gum surgery. The time it takes for your gums to recover is determined by the severity of your gum disease. It can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to completely heal, while deeper pockets might take months.

How effective is laser gum disease treatment?

Periodontal disease can be effectively treated using lasers. In addition, current controlled research has demonstrated that the laser produces comparable outcomes to alternative treatment approaches, such as scaling and root planning alone.

What are the results of laser therapy on the gums?

Do not be frightened if the color or appearance of your gum tissue changes after laser therapy. Gum tissue that becomes white, grey, yellow, red, blue, purple, and “stringy” due to laser treatment is typical. In addition, laser treatment has other common side effects of soreness and tooth sensitivity.