{"id":23,"date":"2016-08-29T10:24:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T10:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.savperio.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2016-08-30T06:32:23","modified_gmt":"2016-08-30T06:32:23","slug":"laser-dentistry-eliminates-fear-says-savannah-periodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savperio.com\/blog\/laser-dentistry-eliminates-fear-says-savannah-periodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Dentistry Eliminates Fear, Says Savannah Periodontist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"periodontistHere\u2019s something you may have forgotten since fifth grade. Did you know that <\/span>laser<\/span><\/i> is actually an acronym? It stands for \u201clight amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,\u201d and lasers are changing the way we look at medicine. From <\/span>brain surgery to hair plugs<\/span><\/a>, we are finding more and more uses for the laser. Somewhere on the spectrum is how your Savannah periodontist treats gum disease — with a little something called the PerioLase.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lasers Improve Gum Disease Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from periodontal (gum) disease, do not wait to seek treatment. Gum disease has been linked to a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and more. And even if you don\u2019t develop one of these problems, you are likely to experience another side effect of gum disease — like chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, and eventual tooth loss. <\/span><\/p>\n

The majority of Americans suffer from gum disease to some extent, so finding an excellent treatment is crucial. At Savannah Periodontics, we are proud to offer our patients gum disease treatment with laser dentistry. We have invested in the PerioLase dental laser, which we feel is the most technologically advanced option on the market today for treating gum disease and preventing the tooth loss that comes along with it. With the super concentrated power of laser light, we can treat gum disease more precisely, efficiently, helping you enjoy a speedier recovery, too. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Laser Dentistry Compares to Traditional Gum Disease Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n

The traditional method of treating moderate levels of gum disease is scaling and root planing, also known as a deep cleaning. More serious cases of the condition require surgical treatment. Both methods focus on removing bacteria buildup below the gum line — they just go about it in different ways. Even non-surgical scaling and root planing often requires the use of a local anesthesia for preventing discomfort through the treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Laser dentistry with the PerioLase allows for non-invasive gum disease treatment. PerioLase is incredibly precise, which means only the infected tissue is removed — without causing damage to any surrounding oral tissue. There\u2019s no need for sutures or stitches, either. And in addition to removing all the bad stuff, the PerioLase actually encourages the growth of new, healthy tissue. This regeneration greatly improves outcomes for healthier gums years after periodontal treatment with laser dentistry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of using PerioLase compared to traditional methods for treating gum disease are numerous. Some of these advantages of laser dentistry include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n