Laser Therapy
As a leading Olathe laser bacterial reduction dentist, we have known for many years that gum infections are caused by bacteria that attach to the outer surface of teeth. They can also develop from bacteria penetrating deeper into the hard and soft tissues that anchor the teeth securely in your mouth. Previously, the treatment and prevention of gum infections concluded with the removal of plaque, calculus, and hard deposits on the tooth surface. Today, using specialized dental lasers, a laser gum disease dentist in Olathe has the ability to kill infection-causing bacteria embedded deeper in the gums and bone, beyond the point where regular cleaning instruments must stop. As a top Olathe laser gum disease dentist, we encourage our patients to think of laser treatment as a way to almost completely decontaminate this space prior to cleaning appointments.
Laser Bacterial Reduction is a very gentle procedure and therefore is performed without local anesthetic. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes and is recommended during your preventative dental cleaning appointments.
The healing benefits and bacterial reduction of consistent Laser Therapy procedures, combined with your current home regimen, significantly reduces the likelihood that you will be faced with expensive periodontal surgeries!
Regular Laser Therapy does a better job keeping bacteria from repopulating than regular brushing and flossing alone.
The laser is then used to selectively remove diseased or infected tissue lining the deeper pockets around your teeth. This procedure helps revive and rejuvenate your tissue attachment to a clean root surface, thereby decreasing your pocket depth to a healthy or manageable measurement again. In summary, Laser Therapy, in combination with root planing, supports healing of periodontal pockets by eliminating bacteria and infected gum tissue.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Therapy
What do patients misunderstand about oral health?
Patients will often wait to see a dentist until they are in pain. It is best to stay current with regular 6-month visits to maintain oral health and prevent future issues.
What dental issues do you see most often in patients?
We see most patients for their dental cleanings, but patients we see with dental issues struggle with sleep apnea, clenching and grinding, and broken/missing teeth.
How quickly can I be seen?
We aim to schedule patients as quickly as possible, especially for urgent dental needs. Emergency patients may be seen the same day, or at least within 24 hours.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Olathe, Stilwell, Bucyrus and surrounding communities.
For questions about this or any other procedure, please contact us to schedule a consultation.
