Laser Gum Therapy
Laser Gum Therapy
FAQ's
What are the signs of gum disease?
There are various signs of gum disease which one can notice. Initially, there can be bleeding while brushing or eating hard things, there could be bad breath, there could be some bitter taste in the mouth. Patient may also suffer from digestive problems and ultimately the tooth becomes mobile when the disease progresses to an advanced stage.
What is the treatment procedure for getting cured of gum diseases?
Treatment begins from simple scaling in mild cases which means tooth cleaning. In moderate cases, one may need deep cleaning (curettage) along with lasers to cure the disease. In advanced cases flap surgery along with bone graft is indicated. It all depends on the severity of the disease which your dentist will decide as to what treatment is best suited for you. We have specialists who are experts in taking care of your gums so that they are pink and healthy always.
Is there any treatment for the black gums?
Yes of course, there is a treatment for black gums. They are black because of pigmentation and to make them pink, we need to remove the melanin pigmentation from it which can be comfortably done with the use of soft tissue lasers. It is a one-day procedure and 100% safe. We have one of the world’s best lasers from Bio-lase USA.
Are gum treatment procedures very painful?
No not at all, they are all done under local anesthesia. Hence, one doesn’t feel the pain and one doesn’t need to take any kind of rest and can continue with his daily routine from the following day.
What is flap surgery?
Flap surgery is a gum surgery, performed by a specialist called a Periodontist. It is mainly advice in severe or more advanced cases of periodontics. Here a bone graft material is used in order to repair the loss of bone and after the surgery a pack is placed over the gums which are removed after a week.
What is scaling or oral prophylaxis?
Tooth cleaning is also called as scaling or oral prophylaxis. Ultrasonic scalers are used for cleaning the teeth. We also do polishing once teeth cleaning is completed as it polishes the tooth surface so that the tooth doesn’t catch calculus, tartar or stains easily.