📍 BALA CYNWYD · MAIN LINE · PHILADELPHIA
According to the CDC, an estimated 47.2% of U.S. adults aged 30 and older have periodontitis (gum disease) (CDC, 2009–2010 national survey). Left untreated, it causes bleeding gums, shifting teeth, bad breath, abscesses and eventually tooth loss, and it has been associated with systemic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Controlling periodontal inflammation is part of protecting your overall health.
Many people put off care because they are worried about traditional periodontal surgery. Laser therapy changes that. Doctors have used lasers for years in fields like vision correction and dermatology, and Dr. Waasdorp now uses laser technology to treat gum disease without the pain and side effects of traditional surgery.
The laser works without the heat, vibration and pressure of the dental drill and without a scalpel. It detoxifies the periodontal pocket and removes diseased tissue, avoiding much of the post-op discomfort and cold sensitivity of traditional surgery.
The laser removes diseased tissue more precisely than conventional methods, so more healthy tissue is preserved. Minimally invasive treatment leads to quicker, better healing.
Its gentle cutting action and coagulating ability mean many procedures are done with little or no bleeding and less swelling afterward.
Laser treatment may be a good fit if you:
Dr. Waasdorp will examine your gums and imaging and tell you whether laser therapy, a deep cleaning, or another gum disease treatment is the best choice.
Treatment is fast, virtually painless and requires no sutures. Advanced laser technology treats gum disease without the pain and side effects of traditional surgery.
Laser periodontal therapy can often be performed in a single visit, followed by regular maintenance visits to keep the gums healthy.
No. The laser does not require incisions, so sutures are not needed.
For the right patient, laser therapy removes diseased tissue and bacteria from the periodontal pocket while preserving healthy tissue. Dr. Waasdorp recommends it when it suits your case.
