The best way to prevent gum disease is to effectively brush and floss daily as well as to get regular professional examinations and cleanings. Unfortunately, even with the most diligent home dental care, people still can develop some form of periodontal disease. Once this disease starts, professional intervention is necessary to prevent its progress.

Other important factors affecting the health of your gums include:

Smoking
Diabetes
Stress
Clenching and grinding teeth
Medication
Poor nutrition

Gum Disease Laser Therapy

Periodontal or gum disease is diagnosed when bacteria gets below the gum line and the attachment between the gum and tooth is lost. Three out of four Americans have some form of periodontal disease and only three out of 100 will ever get treated before it’s too late.

Gum disease is a silent, chronic, painless, and communicable bacterial infection that often goes undetected until severe gum and bone destruction is unbearable and no longer able to be ignored. Left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss and traditional treatment can be painful.

The latest conservative gum therapy uses a laser to gently disinfect and evaporate diseased tissues from around the tooth and inside the gum pocket. This treatment interrupts the bacterial destruction of the tissues and bone; giving the gum pockets a chance to heal. This new laser therapy is gentle, less painful and has a quicker recovery. While surgery may still be indicated for severely advanced periodontal cases, laser therapy is a much more conservative, effective, and comfortable option for patients with mild to moderate periodontal cases.