{"id":655,"date":"2025-08-04T18:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2025-09-17T18:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:12:25","slug":"laser-treatment-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/04\/laser-treatment-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dentist Use a Laser to Treat Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/04\/laser-treatment-gum-disease\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-300x189.png\" alt=\"Dentist holding a dental laser while pushing a button on the machine\" class=\"wp-image-656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png 645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re (understandably) worried about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">gum disease.<\/a> In your quest to learn more about it, though, you discovered that your dentist uses a laser to treat the condition. Now, you\u2019re (understandably) wondering, \u201cWhy on <em>earth <\/em>would they do that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem strange, but dental lasers provide many benefits that you\u2019ll likely appreciate. Here\u2019s what you should know about the process and how it can have a positive impact on your treatment experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Laser Periodontal Treatment Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the laser you\u2019re picturing looks almost cartoonishly huge, don\u2019t worry \u2013 that\u2019s not the kind of device your dentist will be using! A dental laser looks like a slim wand or tablet pen, and is small enough to be held in one hand. Your dentist will simply point the laser towards any inflamed gum tissue, and <em>voila; <\/em>most of the gum disease bacteria in your mouth will be eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Benefits You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing infected gum tissue with a dental laser has many advantages over a more traditional tool. Overall, this method promotes a more positive patient experience and more effective treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most patients agree: a laser is much more comfortable than a pick or scalpel! Since it\u2019s specifically designed to be gentle on your gums, you\u2019re not likely to experience sharp pain or unpleasant scraping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoother Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental lasers improve the recovery process in a couple of different ways. First, a gentler treatment means patients generally aren\u2019t as sore after their gum disease therapy. Second, the laser <em>cauterizes <\/em>any cuts or incisions it makes. This makes it easier for your tissue to heal, resulting in faster recovery times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Precision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, a pinpoint laser is much more precise than a pokey instrument! Because of this, your dentist can remove more gum disease bacteria more safely than they would be able to otherwise. All around, the efficiency of this technique is top-notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating your gum disease with a laser isn\u2019t as silly as it might sound. Now that you know why, you\u2019re probably thrilled that your dentist can use this advanced piece of technology! Be sure to ask them whether laser periodontal treatment is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. George T. Philip<\/a> is proud to be helping patients near Sunnyvale achieve their smile goals. As a firm believer in continuing education, he keeps up with the latest methods and technology in dentistry, including laser periodontal treatment. If you\u2019re concerned about gum disease, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Philip\u2019s office<\/a> at 972-285-6144. He\u2019d be happy to discuss your options and further explain how laser dentistry can benefit you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You\u2019re (understandably) worried about gum disease. In your quest to learn more about it, though, you discovered that your dentist uses a laser to treat the condition. Now, you\u2019re (understandably) wondering, \u201cWhy on earth would they do that?\u201d It might seem strange, but dental lasers provide many benefits that you\u2019ll likely appreciate. 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