Scalpel Free Laser Gum Surgery in Orange County, Anaheim, Laguna Woods & Mission Viejo | Emergency Dental Care

Scalpel-free laser gum surgery is an advanced dental technology that is currently being used all over the world by dentists for surgical and cosmetic procedures. With this technology, your dentist doesn’t have to use a scalpel, drills, needs or any other traditional and scary surgical tool. It’s a relief for many patients around the world who panic the moment they see the scalpel. Find out more about scalpel free laser gum surgery below or contact 7 Day Dental to book an appointment to discuss your options with your dentist.

How scalpel Free Laser Gum Surgery Works

The best news for scalpel-free surgery is that it promotes regeneration of diseased gum. There is no gum recession.

The surgery uses an FDA approved pulsing laser LANAP. This laser can help your dentist tell the difference between healthy and diseased tissue. It allows dentists to perform a highly targeted operation without using scalpels.

To start the process, your dentist will perform x-rays and initial exams to identify the infected area. The diseased tissue will be destroyed with the laser. The remaining tissue is then attached to the bone. Your dentist will finally seal the gums using a thermal blood clot. This ensures that bacteria can’t infect the gums.

It could take multiple sessions to complete the scalpel-free laser surgery on your gums. Each session could last for up to two hours. Your dentist may use a local anesthetic.

Postoperative Treatment and Recovery

One of the best things about laser gum surgery is minimal recovery time. Patients can drive themselves home on the same day. In some cases, patients are able to resume work after the surgery. However, we recommend you rest for 24 hours after the surgery to allow your body to recover fully. During this period, your dentist may recommend medications to help you with swelling and prevent infections.

It’s important to follow post-operative instructions. If you have issues, be sure to discuss with your dentist. Here are some general guidelines.

• Refrain from brushing for a week after the surgery
• Use a cotton swab to clean your teeth during this period
• Always rub and rinse gently when cleaning your teeth after surgery
• Use soft food after the surgery

At 7 Day Dental, we use scalpel free laser gum surgery to keep our patients’ teeth healthy with a minimum amount of pain and time. When used by our trained and qualified dental professionals, this technology can reduce damage to the surrounding tissues in addition to minimal bleeding and swelling. The recovery times are also amazingly short compared to traditional surgery.