Laser-Assisted Gum Therapy in Tustin, CA
Laser Care for Healthier Gums
Laser-assisted bacterial reduction uses a dental laser to reduce the bacteria in your gum pockets. We recommend it for every gum patient, along with deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance cleanings.
- Reduces bacteria in the gum pockets
- Used with deep cleanings and maintenance cleanings
- Focus on comfort and healing
- Recommended for every gum patient
- Used right after a deep cleaning and at maintenance visits
Example only. Your rate and monthly payment depend on approval. Your exact cost is confirmed after your exam.
What is laser bacterial reduction?
Gum disease is caused by bacteria that live in the pockets between the teeth and gums. After the pockets are cleaned, a dental laser is used to reduce the bacteria that remain, which helps the gums heal.
We recommend it for every gum patient, together with deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance cleanings. Dr. Desai has postgraduate training in periodontics, the specialty that treats the gums and the bone that supports the teeth.
Who is it for?
- Patients with gum disease who need a deep cleaning
- Patients on periodontal maintenance cleanings
- Patients with bleeding gums or bad breath from gum disease
- Patients with dental implants who need healthy gums around them
What to expect
Gum evaluation
We measure your gum pockets and take X-rays.
Cleaning
Tartar and bacteria are removed from below the gumline.
Laser treatment
The laser is passed through the gum pockets to reduce the remaining bacteria.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance visits keep your gums healthy.
Cost, Insurance and Payments
Laser gum therapy is about $10 to $34 a month with financing. Many PPO plans pay part of gum treatment. We check your benefits and explain your cost before treatment.
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Common Questions
Does laser gum therapy hurt?
It is a gentle add-on to your cleaning, and the area is usually already numbed for the deep cleaning.
Why do you recommend it for every gum patient?
Reducing the bacteria left in the gum pockets helps the gums heal and keeps gum disease under control between visits.
Does the laser replace a deep cleaning?
No. It is used along with deep cleanings and maintenance cleanings, not instead of them.
Want healthier gums?
Book a gum evaluation in Tustin. Larwin Square Dentistry, 604 E 1st St, Tustin. Serving Irvine, City of Orange, Santa Ana and the rest of Orange County.