LANAP Laser Therapy

Silver Spring, Maryland

Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure

Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease no longer has to mean enduring a long, painful recovery. With LANAP laser therapy, our experienced dentists at Sunshine Smiles Dental Care help manage deep periodontal infection and inflammation and support the regeneration of damaged tissue using highly precise laser light instead of traditional surgical tools. The innovative, minimally invasive technology allows us to manage your periodontal disease and help preserve your natural teeth, while reducing discomfort and downtime.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the bone and tissues that support your teeth. Without treatment, the gum tissue will gradually recede or pull away from the teeth, leaving gaps known as periodontal pockets. These spaces provide harmful bacteria with the perfect environment to thrive.

As the gum infection and inflammation continue to progress and worsen, they gradually damage the structures that hold your teeth firmly in place, leading to bone loss, tooth mobility, and, eventually, tooth loss or the need for extraction. Periodontal disease remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults today.

What Is LANAP Laser Therapy?

LANAP, or Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional periodontal surgery. It involves the use of the PerioLase laser to remove diseased tissue with precision while creating a stable environment conducive to healing and encouraging the regeneration of bone and gum tissue. LANAP has been shown to deliver remarkable, long-lasting results, helping minimize the impacts of periodontal disease on your smile.

What Are the Benefits of LANAP Laser Therapy?

LANAP laser therapy offers numerous benefits over traditional periodontal surgery, including the following:

Providing Minimally Invasive Care: LANAP laser therapy is a conservative treatment that delivers exceptional outcomes without scalpels or sutures.

Minimizing Discomfort and Bleeding: Patients experience less discomfort, pain, and swelling during and after the procedure than with traditional surgery.

Reducing the Risk of Infection: The laser helps reduce periodontal disease-causing bacteria at their source, lowering the risk of infection.

Preserving Healthy Tissues: LANAP laser therapy helps remove diseased tissue while preserving healthy tissue.

Supporting Bone Tissue Regeneration: The innovative laser treatment helps draw on the body's natural healing processes, promoting gum tissue regeneration and stimulating new bone growth in the treatment area.

Speeding Recovery: Patients typically return to their daily activities within 24 hours, compared with traditional gum surgery, which can take several weeks.

Highly Successful: LANAP has incredibly high success rates, with remarkable improvement in gum health and stability.

What Is the LANAP Treatment Experience?

During treatment, our experienced dentists use the innovative PerioLase laser to gently remove deep-seated bacteria and diseased tissue from periodontal pockets, while leaving your healthy gum tissue intact.

After thoroughly cleaning the area, we use special instruments to gently break down and remove hard tartar deposits from your tooth roots. To finish the procedure, we guide the laser over the area one final time. This second pass prompts the blood to form a secure, natural seal around your teeth, locking out new bacteria and supporting your body's natural healing response. The procedure is minimally invasive, allowing you to walk out of our office and return to your day with minimal downtime.