Treat Your Ailing Gums to Minimally-Invasive Laser Surgery
While nearly half of adults in the U.S. have some degree of periodontal disease, early treatment can prevent the most severe type, called periodontitis. Gingivitis treatment in Arcadia, CA targets plaque—the sticky film of bacteria—on and around your teeth, responsible for inflammation and infection.
When left untreated, the infection can erode the soft, hard, and connective tissue that supports your teeth and eventually lead to tooth loss. At Arcadia Perio, we use LANAP® (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) to gently destroy bacteria and help fight infection often found in periodontal pockets that form as a result of gum disease.
Benefits of LANAP Gum Surgery
- Enables gum disease treatment in one or two visits
- Eliminates the need for scalpels and sutures
- Increases comfort and lessens bleeding
- Preserves healthy gum tissue
- Reduces recovery time
- Produces little to no tooth root sensitivity
- Reduces vulnerability to gum recession
Treating Gum Disease with Traditional Surgery Vs. Laser Dentistry
Osseous surgery, or periodontal flap or pocket reduction surgery, is used to treat advanced gum disease. After local anesthesia and sedation have taken effect, it involves accessing the roots of your teeth and removing any infected tissue, cleaning out bacteria-filled pockets, reshaping the bone around your teeth, then suturing gum tissue. Because it requires cutting and recontouring of bone and gum tissue with traditional instruments, swelling, bleeding, tenderness, and significant pain are common side effects of osseous surgery.
Since LANAP received FDA approval in 2004, it has revolutionized gum disease treatment. Today, it’s still the only laser gum disease treatment that is FDA-approved and proven to promote gum tissue regeneration. Research shows periodontitis treatment with LANAP reduces the recurrence of periodontal disease over time compared to traditional methods like osseous surgery. After receiving gum disease treatment in Arcadia, CA, with LANAP, you can resume a home oral hygiene routine sooner than conventional gum surgery because healing is far faster and less painful.
Here’s Why LANAP Might Be the Right Choice for You
- Comfortable Experience: Patients often find this treatment less invasive and more comfortable than conventional methods.
- Maintain Your Smile: LANAP helps preserve the natural line of your smile, so you can stay confident.
- FDA-Approved: This patented procedure has been cleared by the FDA since 2004, ensuring it’s a trusted method for gum treatment.
- Precise Targeting for Better Results: The PerioLase® MVP-7 laser precisely targets inflammation-causing bacteria, reducing bleeding and protecting healthy gum tissue.
- Save Your Natural Teeth: LANAP can sometimes save teeth considered ‘hopeless’ by traditional standards, helping you maintain your natural teeth and potentially enjoy a longer lifespan.
Why Choose Dr. Peterson for Your LANAP Procedure?
With extensive experience performing LANAP since 2019, Dr. Peterson has become a trusted expert in this innovative method. Recently, in the spring of 2025, he achieved certification as a LANAP clinical instructor through the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. Not only does he practice this advanced technique, but he also shares his knowledge by teaching other general dentists, periodontists, and oral surgeons how to safely implement the LANAP protocol in their practices.
Here’s why Dr. Peterson stands out:
- Experience: With years of hands-on LANAP experience, you can trust his skill and precision.
- Certification: His recent instructor certification underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of dental technology.
- Educator: As a teacher of the LANAP protocol, Dr. Peterson ensures the highest standards of care.
