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LANAP® delivers a precision amount of focused light energy via a small fiber that is gently placed in the periodontal pocket, which forms between the teeth and the gum tissue.
The bone can begin to heal once the affected area has been cleaned thoroughly.
Periodontal disease can be treated using the help of lasers. Research studies have shown that when compared to alternative treatment options, the results of laser therapy can show similar results.
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The examination for oral cancer will be thorough but also painless. To begin, Doctor will check the face, neck, and glands for unusual bumps or lumps.
Common Questions
How does a periodontist check for oral cancer?
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Perio Surgery Dentist With Laser
To provide you with a healthy and beautiful smile, it is often necessary for your orthodontist to collaborate with Dr during the course of your orthodontic treatment. Cosmetic periodontal surgery, preparation for dental implants, and other specialized treatments can help to make your orthodontic treatment more successful.
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Periodontal maintenance is long-term supportive program that is designed to keep your gums and supportive structures healthy after you have been treated for periodontal disease.
Understanding the Importance of Supportive Periodontal Maintenance
More than Just a Cleaning
LANAP® Gum and Perio Disease
Gum Disease Stages
HEALTHY GUMS & TOOTH
GINGIVITIS
MODERATE PERIODONTITIS
ADVANCED PERIODONTITIS
Gums disease begins when a film called plaque accumulates on the teeth and calcium from saliva hardens the plaque — this calcified plaque is called tartar or calculus. Certain types of germs that live in this plaque and calculus damage gum tissue. Your body tries to fight this infection with an inflammatory attack, sending white blood cells to the area to destroy the bacteria. This inflammation causes the tissue to bleed easily when you brush or floss. This stage of the condition is called Gingivitis.
Cost For Perio Dentist
Periodontal laser surgery such as LANAP® and DPT are both FDA approved laser treatment for periodontal disease. Both laser procedures is specifically designed for the treatment of periodontal disease. LANAP® ( Laser-assisted new attachment procedure|®). DPT (Deep pocket therapy with new attachment ®). DPT has also FDA approval for removing periodontal bacterial calculus under the gums. Both LANAP® and DPT laser periodontal surgery provide a much improve methods for saving teeth with moderate and advanced periodontal disease.
Each case is different and cost depends on the severity and extent of the periodontal disease. Cost vary significantly from about $400 for a severe single tooth periodontal infection to about $4,500 or more for the whole mouth (including all remaining teeth) of Laser periodontal treatment. We work closely with periodontist Doctore on involved LANAP ® cases.
Laser dum disease treatment costs is about $500 out of pocket with all major PPO dental insurance, or as much as $3,600, depending on the severity of the gum disease.
The cost for a regular gingivitis treatment with insurance is $0 co-payment, while the average cost for deep cleaning known as periodontal scaling and root planing is between $140 and $210 co-payment. Periodontal maintenance costs after undergoing active therapy average $110 co-payment.
The cost with insurance depends on several factors. For example, additional routine tooth cleaning or scaling and root planing procedures at the gingivitis stage may be required in order to help prevent the onset of disease. This will further affect the cost of your treatment.
