LANAP Procedure In Spring, TX

Dental Fillings

What is LANAP?

The Benefits of LANAP

As previously mentioned, the minimally invasive nature of the procedure has revolutionized the treatment of gum disease. Patients can now experience less discomfort and pain and a reduction in bleeding, inflammation, swelling, and healing time. Other benefits of LANAP include:

  • Reduction in gum recession
  • Reduced sensitivity
  • Reduced likelihood of infection after treatment
  • The laser’s sealing of the tissue accelerates healing
  • Saves teeth from being lost to gum disease
  • Safe for use in patients with health problems

The Procedure

Dr. Landry will administer local anesthesia to the area to numb your mouth. The procedure can be performed in one long appointment spanning about 4-5 hours or can be broken up into two separate appointments. We will work on one side of your mouth at a time.

A soft tissue precision laser which is about as thick as 3 strands of hair will be inserted into the pockets of your gums to remove the diseased tissue while leaving the healthy tissue alone. The laser instantly coagulates the blood and forms a seal around the teeth and gums for faster healing and reduced bleeding and inflammation.

It is not unusual for there to be changes in your bite during the healing process and this can be corrected with the use of occlusal splints. The stimulation of the laser promotes the regeneration of new bone and soft tissue over time.

AFTERCARE

You will need to stick to eating soft foods for the first week after receiving LANAP treatment. However, your real-time recovery will only take 24 hours! This is because the laser technology forms a blood clot around the gum pocket for an instant seal that is conducive to a faster healing time.

Some slight throbbing or tenderness in the first few days is normal but recovery can be expected to be much more comfortable than traditional gum surgery. Anti-inflammatory pain relief medication can be used to reduce discomfort.

You will not be able to brush or floss your teeth as normal for the first 7-10 days. Instead, you will use a prescribed mouthwash to keep your mouth clean while your mouth heals. In the first 3 days following treatment, you will stick to an all-liquid diet and then introduce soft or mushy foods for about 2 weeks.
You should refrain from smoking which will inhibit the healing process. Regular dental cleanings as often as every 3 months will need to be performed for the first year and occlusal splints may be needed within a few months of the procedure to adjust your bite.

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