Laser Dentistry - Alexandria, VA

Laser Dentistry Is Changing The Patient Experience

Dr. Carlos talks about using LANAP® for periodontal surgery

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Minimally Invasive Laser Dentistry Improves Precision And Comfort

Laser dentistry in Alexandria, VA is a fast-growing area in the field of oral care and enhancing patient experiences significantly – especially in periodontics. By incorporating laser dentistry into treatment processes, Drs. Gouldin, Carlos and Gohel can maximize oral health results while minimizing the impact on periodontal structures. Laser dentistry is ideal for a wide range of patients, including those who are fearful of dental procedures or precluded from traditional treatments due to medical conditions. Laser dentistry offers minimally invasive yet precise treatment for several periodontal procedures. As leaders in periodontics, we are proud to bring the exciting benefits of laser dentistry to the Alexandria, VA community.

Benefits Of Laser Dentistry:

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Gentle Laser Frenectomy

Frenectomies are routine, simple surgical procedures we perform to correct lip-ties and tongue-ties, or to remove a muscle attachment that it too high. When a frenum is “high”, it can adversely affect gum attachment on nearby teeth, or cause teeth spaces to open up after orthodontic positioning. Alexandria, VA patients may require a laser dentistry frenectomy to enable proper eating and speaking abilities or to create a comfortable fit for a denture. Using our PerioLase® MVP-7™ soft tissue laser, we perform frenectomies by quickly severing a tight or short frenum – the stretch of tissue connecting the lips to the gums and tongue to the floor of the mouth. No incisions or sutures are needed, and recovery from a laser frenectomy is fast and virtually painless.

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LANAP® Protocol – laser gum disease treatment

LANAP® Laser Gum Disease Treatment

Backed by research and the power of the PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser, LANAP® is a highly effective protocol for treating moderate to advanced gum disease. Our doctors are certified in this proven laser dentistry technique and restore health to gums and bone tissue with this minimally invasive approach whenever possible. Our LANAP® laser targets infected tissue and bacteria deep below the gum line, eradicating these irritants while stimulating bone growth in gum disease sites. We then pass our laser over infected areas once again, which promotes natural healing by creating a blood clot that seals off treatment areas. LANAP® laser dentistry is fast, efficient and reported to be comfortable by Alexandria, VA patients. 

LAPIP™ Laser Treatment For Peri-Implantitis

Like teeth, dental implants are susceptible to infection of the bone and gum tissues they rely on for support. Peri-implantitis is a serious condition that is similar to gum disease, and the leading cause of failing dental implants. Our highly-skilled periodontists may choose treat peri-implantitis with the LAPIP™ protocol. This laser dentistry procedure offers fast, predictable treatment for restoring health to gum and bone tissues surrounding dental implants. Performed in a similar fashion to LANAP®, LAPIP™ offers a high success rate in saving failing dental implants.

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the staff at Northern Virginia Periodontics during a laser dentistry procedure treating gum disease

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