Laser Periodontal Therapy: Don’t Let Gum Disease Take Over

Your gums are the foundation of your smile. Unfortunately, periodontal disease—a prevalent oral condition that affects almost half of American adults—can compromise your oral health. Ignoring it can cause gum recession, tooth loss, and systemic conditions.

Are you losing the battle to gum disease? Laser periodontal therapy in Tucson, Arizona, is an effective and conservative treatment. Expertly administered at Buena Vida Dental Studio, laser therapy achieves maximum results with minimal invasiveness.

What is laser periodontal therapy?

The conventional treatment for periodontal disease involves scalpels and sutures. While effective, the traditional cut-and-sew method is invasive and prolongs recovery.

Laser technology has revolutionized how we manage gum disease. Instead of manual tools, Dr. Carlos Benavides uses a dental laser to treat gum disease. The dental laser is so precise that it targets harmful bacteria and inflamed tissues while leaving the healthy tissues unscathed.

How does laser therapy work?

We’ll examine your gums to determine the most effective way to treat them. If laser therapy is the best option, Dr. Benavides will use local anesthetics to ensure a comfortable dental experience. Then, he will use a laser to remove infected tissues and unhealthy deposits from the deep periodontal pockets. The laser also stimulates the tissues around the teeth to promote regeneration and healing.

Unlike traditional gum surgery, patients can expect much faster recovery. Many patients recover within 24-48 hours, while conventional surgery takes days or weeks. While laser therapy is minimally invasive, it’s still a surgical procedure—so thoughtful aftercare is key to healing smoothly and quickly.

We’ll provide personalized guidance on everything from gentle oral hygiene to what to eat (and avoid) during recovery. Plus, we’ll schedule follow-up visits to ensure your gums heal as expected.

What are the benefits of laser periodontal therapy?

Many patients dread advanced gum disease treatments until they experience laser gum therapy. Here are the notable benefits of laser therapy:

  • Effective: Lasers can reach up to 6mm of the pockets, making them effective for moderate to advanced gum disease.
  • Minimally invasive procedure: This treatment only targets the diseased tissues. This means minimal bleeding, pain, and swelling during and after treatment.
  • Minimal downtime: You’ll experience fewer post-op side effects. Many patients resume their everyday lives after a day or two.
  • Faster healing: Patients spend less time in the dental chair and recover faster. The laser can also remove tartar buildup in the pockets, encouraging the gums to reattach firmly to the teeth.
  • Reduced risk of infection: The laser energy gently vaporizes infected tissue while sterilizing the area, significantly lowering the risk of post-operative infection. In most cases, antibiotics aren’t even necessary after treatment.

Reclaim your periodontal health with laser therapy

Don't let gum disease take control of your oral health. If you suspect gum disease, take action today! Call/Text (520) 745-5577 and learn more about laser periodontal therapy at Buena Vida Dental Studio. We gladly welcome new patients in Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding locations like Oro Valley, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Marana, Vail, and beyond.