Treat Gum Disease Without Scalpels or Sutures
If you have been diagnosed with advanced gum disease (periodontitis), the thought of traditional surgery involving scalpels and stitches can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, dental technology has evolved.
At our practice, we are proud to offer LANAP® (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure). LANAP® is the first and only FDA-approved laser treatment scientifically proven to regenerate the healthy gum tissue and bone lost to periodontal disease. It represents a massive leap forward in patient comfort, offering a gentle, highly effective alternative to conventional gum surgery.
LANAP® is a minimally invasive treatment that utilizes a highly specialized dental laser—the PerioLase® MVP-7™—to precisely treat gum disease. Unlike traditional surgery, which requires cutting away diseased gum tissue with a scalpel, the LANAP® laser targets only the source of the infection without damaging your healthy gums.
Think of it as micro-surgery for your gums: it vaporizes harmful bacteria and diseased tissue while leaving the surrounding healthy structures completely intact.
Because there is no cutting or sewing, post-treatment discomfort is minimal, and most patients don't need prescription pain medication. Many can return to their normal daily routines and even go back to work the very next day.
LANAP® is highly effective at saving teeth loosened by severe bone loss, giving them a second chance at life. Rather than just halting the disease, it stimulates your body's natural ability to regrow the jawbone supporting your teeth.
Because it causes minimal bleeding, LANAP® is a much safer option for patients on blood thinners or those managing systemic health conditions like diabetes. This makes it a more accessible treatment for patients who may not be candidates for traditional gum surgery.
The entire procedure is designed around comfort, precision, and natural healing. Here is what you can expect during a typical LANAP® treatment:
Dr. Haider gently measures the depth of the “pockets” between your teeth and gums to determine the extent of the infection.
The ultra-thin laser fiber is placed into the pocket, using a wavelength that targets diseased tissue while sparing healthy gums, killing bacteria without scalpels or cutting.
Advanced ultrasonic scalers are used to carefully break up and flush away the hard tartar (calculus) deposits bonded to the roots of your teeth.
The laser passes through the pocket a second time, creating a natural blood clot that seals and protects the area like a biological bandage.
Because no healthy tissue was removed, the gums naturally reattach to the clean roots, closing the pockets and starting bone regeneration.
Dr. Haider evaluates your bite and makes microscopic adjustments to relieve excess pressure, protecting healing tissue and supporting long-term regeneration.
When compared side-by-side, LANAP® offers unmistakable advantages for your comfort, recovery, and long-term results:
TRADITIONAL
Scalpels & surgical blades
LANAP®
Ultra-precise dental laser
TRADITIONAL
Requires multiple sutures
LANAP®
No stitches required
TRADITIONAL
Results in a surgical scar
LANAP®
Promotes natural bone & tissue regeneration
TRADITIONAL
Moderate bleeding and post-op pain
LANAP®
Minimal to no discomfort
TRADITIONAL
Cutting tissue can cause the gums to shirnk/recede
LANAP®
Preserves healthy gum tissue
TRADITIONAL
Several days to weeks of restricted eating
LANAP®
Quick recovery; return to the work the next day
You don’t have to let the fear of conventional surgery stand between you and healthy gums. With Dr. Haider‘s specialized training and advanced LANAP® laser technology, you can experience an elegant, gentle, and highly successful path back to oral health.
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