Is laser periodontal treatment effective for gum disease?

Is laser periodontal treatment effective for gum disease?

I have gum disease and want to treat it. Is laser periodontal treatment effective for gum disease?

5 Answers

Edward H. Chappelle, Jr.

Dentist

Bowie, Maryland

Laser gum treatment can help. It is just one tool in helping to restore the health of your gums.

Dr. Robert Korwin

Dentist

Red Bank, NJ

The jury is out on this one. Personally, I switched to Perio Protect a few years ago after doing an in-office comparison study of laser vs. Perio Protect. The difference was immediate and dramatic.

W. Jack Saxonhouse

Dentist | Periodontics

Loxahatchee, Florida

Yes, it can be, depending on the severity of your condition.

Dr. Robert N. Lipner

Dentist

New York, New York

That depends on what the periodontal issue is. It is often helpful, but other treatments may also be necessary.

Dr. Miriam Ting

Periodontist

Paoli, Pennsylvania

Yes, effective and minimally invasive.
You can see the procedure described here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo6MD69DUZI