Getting Healthy Gums with LANAP

Periodontal disease is nothing new, and it is something that is currently affecting around half of the population of the United States. Millions of patients of any age are currently dealing with the side effects of gum disease: bad breath, bleeding gums, loose or missing teeth, and pain during brushing or flossing. However, there is a procedure for treating gum disease that has gained favor with leading dental offices around the world. This treatment is called laser-assisted new attachment procedure, or LANAP, and it offers several key benefits over traditional periodontal disease treatment methods. Cadena Dentistry can treat periodontal disease with LANAP in Del Rio, Brackettville, and Eagle Pass.

What is LANAP?

LANAP is a surgical treatment option wherein the dental laser removes diseased gum tissue and sterilizes healthy gums tissue. Drs. Cadena and Cadena-Vargas will use the LANAP laser to treat the periodontal pocket near the tooth, killing the bacteria that causes gum disease and increasing access to the tooth for plaque and tartar removal. The end result of the procedure from our Del Rio dentists is healthy gum tissue which is more likely to regenerate gum tissue.

What are the benefits of LANAP?

LANAP does not simply replace traditional gum disease treatments, but is often used in tandem with traditional scaling and root planing procedures. However, using LANAP in conjunction with these traditional procedures, rather than taking a purely traditional approach by using a scalpel instead, has several advantages for patients in the Del Rio area:

Greater Comfort - Instead of cutting open the gums to remove decaying tissue, the LANAP laser can more precisely target and dissolve affected areas. This generally results in substantially increased comfort for the patient.

Quicker Recovery - LANAP minimizes the risks associated with bleeding, infections, and overall recovery, and that translates into a quicker recovery time for most patients. It also tends to take less time to perform than the surgical, traditional gum disease treatment.

Once the procedure is complete and the periodontal pocket has healed, our dentists and your oral hygiene routine will help you prevent future occurrences of gum disease.

To learn more about the benefits of LANAP, simply contact Cadena Dentistry today. Drs. Louis Cadena and Valerie Cadena-Vargas are happy to schedule a consultation regarding gum disease treatment options for their patients in Del Rio, Brackettville, and Eagle Pass.