Laser gum treatment uses concentrated laser energy to precisely treat targeted areas of periodontal tissue. Depending on your individual condition, laser technology may be incorporated into a broader periodontal treatment plan to help address diseased tissue and bacteria associated with gum disease.
At Kotch Dental, we use the WaterLase iPlus™, an advanced all-tissue dental laser that combines laser energy with a fine spray of water. This technology allows our doctors to work precisely within targeted areas while taking a minimally invasive approach to periodontal care.
Laser treatment is not necessary for every patient with gum disease. The appropriate treatment depends on the type and severity of periodontal disease, depth of periodontal pockets, condition of the supporting bone, previous treatment, and other individual factors.
Laser technology may be considered when:
A comprehensive periodontal evaluation allows us to determine whether laser treatment should be incorporated into your individual care plan.
Laser dentistry is not a single treatment for every form of gum disease. Instead, it gives our doctors another precise tool that can be incorporated into periodontal care based on the procedure and patient’s individual needs.
Laser energy can be directed precisely toward specific areas of gum tissue, allowing the doctor to focus treatment where it is needed.
In appropriate cases, laser technology may be incorporated into treatment of diseased areas beneath the gumline as part of a comprehensive periodontal plan.
Dental lasers can be used for certain procedures involving the shape, position, or condition of gum tissue when a laser-assisted approach is appropriate.
Laser therapy may be used alongside scaling and root planing or other periodontal procedures rather than functioning as a replacement for all traditional treatment.
Your recovery will depend on the type and extent of treatment performed. Some tenderness, sensitivity, or minor changes in the treated gum tissue may occur as the area heals. We’ll explain what to expect and provide personalized instructions for brushing, cleaning between your teeth, eating, and caring for the treatment area.
Long-term success still depends on controlling the factors that contribute to periodontal disease. Consistent home care, professional periodontal maintenance, and regular monitoring remain important even when laser technology is incorporated into treatment.
No. Scaling and root planing, commonly called a deep cleaning, mechanically removes plaque and tartar from beneath the gumline and along the tooth roots. Laser technology may be incorporated into periodontal treatment when appropriate, but it does not automatically replace scaling and root planing.
Your comfort is considered throughout treatment, and local anesthesia may be used depending on the procedure and area being treated. The experience and recovery vary based on the extent of periodontal disease and the specific laser-assisted procedure performed.
WaterLase iPlus™ is an all-tissue dental laser system that combines laser energy with a fine spray of water. It can be used for a variety of hard- and soft-tissue dental procedures, allowing our doctors to incorporate laser technology into treatment when clinically appropriate.
Periodontal disease generally requires ongoing management rather than a single treatment. Laser therapy may be one part of an individualized treatment plan, but successful periodontal care also depends on effective home hygiene, professional maintenance, monitoring, and additional treatment when necessary.
