Laser Periodontal Therapy
Before treatment, it is important to understand periodontium and periodontal diseases, commonly known as gum diseases. The periodontium is the part of the mouth that surrounds the tooth. It involves the gums, the bone, the ligaments that hold the teeth, etc. According to the CDC (Centre for Disease Control), periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infection and inflammation of the gums and the bone that surrounds and supports the teeth. In its early stages, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen, red, and may bleed on brushing. Its more serious form is called periodontitis. The gums can pull away from the tooth, the bone gets reabsorbed, and teeth become loose. General tartar buildup and calculus that spread below the gum line contain numerous infection-causing bacteria. Diabetes, nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, smoking, stress, poor oral hygiene, crooked teeth, AIDS, and certain medicines are other risk factors.
Warning signs
🔴 Bad breath or bad taste
🔴 Red, swollen, tender, and easily bleeding gums
🔴Loose and sensitive teeth
🔴Gums pulled away from the teeth
🔴Pus, discharge, and abscess in the gums
The laser therapy serves best in cases of advanced periodontal diseases, where it helps in the removal of dead tissue and regeneration of bone and soft tissue. Lasers have multiple benefits over traditional blades and sutures, including reduced pain, sensitivity, gum recession, sensitivity, etc. The laser reduces bacterial load and bio-stimulates the cells to produce new attachments on bone. The gum specialist often uses different kinds of laser treatments depending on the stage of periodontal disease. There is nothing better than preserving the natural teeth and attending to gum diseases at an early stage, which conserves the long-term health of your teeth.
Laser Frenectomy
A laser frenectomy, also known as a laser tip or tongue-tie release, is the laser excision of a frenulum, a small fold of tissue that prevents the lips or tongue from moving freely. Some indications for an adult or child laser frenectomy include dental hygiene issues, speech problems, gum recession, sleep apnea, a gap between the upper front teeth, etc. The procedure is generally fast, performed under local anesthesia, and causes little to no post-operative pain.
Laser Biopsy and Excision
It is important to identify and diagnose any abnormal growth in the mouth. Lasers have proven to be very successful in performing precise biopsies, small lesion removal with local anaesthetics. Sutures are rarely needed. The laser helps in causing hematosis and minimal trauma. After excision, any lesion or biopsy is sent for pathological testing in cases of cancerous or non-cancerous lesions. Laser therapy uses an intense, narrow beam of light to remove or destroy cancerous cells. Tumour cells can also be targeted by selecting the proper laser wavelength.