Are you suffering from loose teeth, swollen or bleeding gums?
Have you been told your only treatment options are painful surgery or expensive implants or dentures?
There is another option that is more comfortable than traditional gum surgery, costs less than dental implants, and can save your natural teeth.
At Lake Forest Smiles, we treat people just like you who suffer from gum disease. Using a state-of-the-art laser alternative to gum surgery, known as LANAP. It stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure.
LANAP is a revolutionary, FDA-cleared laser procedure that can actually reverse the harmful effects of gum disease and preserve your natural teeth and gums. There are no scalpels and no sutures used, so it’s less invasive than traditional gum surgery and requires virtually no healing time.
Though its outcomes have been scientifically validated, very few dentists have yet to invest in the advanced training and equipment needed to offer it.
So you might be wondering, “What’s the significance of LANAP?”
Unlike traditional gum surgery, LANAP is regenerative, which means it actually lets bone GROW BACK.
We know… it sounds like magic, but it’s TRUE.
The reason that’s so important is because the root issue is BONE LOSS. If you have loose teeth, it isn’t directly because of your gums, but because of the loss of bone below the gums.
And since LANAP doesn’t cut out the gums, it has better-looking results too – meaning it maintains the gum line so your smile looks good and causes minimal to no discomfort.
Speaking of comfort – compared to surgical methods, LANAP is a less invasive procedure with VIRTUALLY NO healing time.
Recovery is also much faster. After the procedure, most patients can take a couple of ibuprofen and return to work by the next day.
HOW CONVENIENT IS THAT???
So don’t lose hope. Your teeth might be losing bone, but with a consultation with Dr. Tracey Hughes, you will be one step closer to keeping your teeth or implants healthier, for longer. And with the sedation options we offer, Lake Forest Smiles makes it even easier to get this taken care of.
Don’t let your fear of painful surgery keep you from regaining the healthy smile you deserve.