At Upland Lighthouse Dentistry, Dr. Perez uses the PerioLase MVP-7, an advanced dental laser that performs many procedures without traditional surgical tools. Lasers help with precise and comfortable treatments that minimize tissue trauma and accelerate healing. Furthermore, with laser treatment, many procedures are now more efficient, less invasive, and easier to recover from than ever before.
Gentle, Periodontal surgery No-Scalpel, No Suture (Gum surgery)
A technique that can actually save teeth and avoid extractions
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP): Treating Gum Disease Without Surgery
For patients with moderate to severe gum disease, traditional treatment often requires scalpel surgery. The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) offers a modern alternative.
This FDA-cleared laser gum disease treatment protocol targets diseased gum tissue and bacteria while preserving healthy tissue and supporting the body’s natural healing response, helping many patients save teeth that might otherwise need extraction.
Promoting Natural Healing and Regeneration
LANAP does more than treat infection, it helps your body regenerate bone and gum attachment around teeth. The laser precisely removes harmful bacteria and diseased tissue while stimulating natural new bone formation and soft tissue repair. This process:
- Eliminates bacteria deep in periodontal pockets
- Preserves healthy gum tissue
- Encourages tissue reattachment around teeth
- Supports bone and gum regeneration
Laser vs. Scalpel and Sutures
The PerioLase MVP-7 offers exceptional precision and can be tailored to different procedures, allowing us to make incisions that are more precise than a scalpel. It also enables the use of your own blood as a natural “glue” instead of sutures, reducing additional trauma to the tissue. As a result, patients typically experience:
- Less discomfort after treatment
- Minimal bleeding and swelling
- Faster healing
- Less postoperative pain
This approach reduces downtime and makes recovery more comfortable than traditional gum surgery.
Can Laser Treatment Help Save Teeth?
In advanced gum disease, patients are often told that teeth with severe bone loss must be extracted and replaced with dentures or implants.
However, with modern laser treatment, some of these teeth may still be saved. At Upland Lighthouse Dentistry, Dr. Perez has seen patients regain stability in teeth that once appeared hopeless.
A Real Patient Case
A 30-year-old patient came to our office with severe periodontal disease. His lower front teeth were extremely loose, and X-rays showed significant bone loss. In many cases like this, the standard recommendation is to extract the teeth and replace them with dentures or implants.
Instead, Dr. Perez performed the LANAP laser protocol to remove infection and stimulate the body’s healing response. Because the teeth were very mobile, a temporary orthodontic retainer was placed to stabilize them while the healing process began.
Follow-up X-rays showed new bone formation around the teeth, demonstrating the body’s ability to regenerate when the infection is removed and healing is supported. No bone graft was placed during surgery; this is the patient’s own new bone that has regenerated.
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When he regenerated enough bone, we no longer had to stabilize the teeth and wire was removed.
As a result:
- The teeth became stable again
- Bone support improved
- Extraction was no longer necessary
- Most importantly, the patient was able to keep his natural teeth.
Explore Your Options
If you have been told you have advanced gum disease or teeth that may need extraction, it may be worth exploring whether laser gum disease treatment could be an option.
Dr. Perez can evaluate your condition and determine whether laser gum disease treatment in Upland, CA may help preserve your natural teeth.
Red Light Therapy for Enhanced Healing (Photobiomodulation)
Our dental laser can also perform photobiomodulation or “red light therapy” to help tissues heal faster. This laser dentistry treatment uses targeted wavelengths of light that stimulate cellular energy production (ATP), promoting repair and reducing inflammation.
Photobiomodulation can:
- Ease post-procedure discomfort
- Support collagen and tissue repair
- Improve recovery time
- Decrease swelling and inflammation
This therapy is especially effective after procedures like extractions, helping patients heal faster with less pain.
Advanced Laser Dentistry Treatment for Healthier Gums
At Upland Lighthouse Dentistry, laser treatments are part of a broader approach to dentistry focused on precision, minimally invasive care, and biological healing.
By using advanced laser technology, Dr. Perez is able to provide holistic laser treatment options designed to protect natural teeth, support gum health, and improve patient comfort.
Common Questions
Your Questions Answered
We believe in educating our patients. Here are answers to common questions about holistic dentistry and our specialized treatments.
What is laser treatment used for in dentistry?
Laser treatment uses focused light to treat gum disease, reduce inflammation, and support healing with minimal tissue trauma — often without traditional scalpel surgery.
How can I get laser dentistry in Upland, CA?
Upland Lighthouse Dentistry offers advanced laser dentistry service using the PerioLase MVP-7, allowing Dr. Perez to perform precise, minimally invasive procedures.
How do I find laser gum treatment near me?
If you’re searching for laser gum treatment, Dr. Perez at Upland Lighthouse Dentistry provides LANAP laser therapy for gum disease without traditional surgery.
What is laser gum disease treatment in Upland, CA like?
Laser gum disease treatment in Upland, CA targets diseased tissue and bacteria while preserving healthy gum, often helping patients avoid extractions and heal faster.
Is laser dentistry treatment painful?
Laser dentistry treatment typically causes less discomfort, minimal bleeding, and faster healing compared to traditional gum surgery with scalpels and sutures.
Targeted Laser Gum Disease Treatment for Stubborn Gum Inflammation When Gums Need More Than a Cleaning
If you are dealing with gum disease, slow healing, or persistent gum inflammation, laser dentistry treatment may provide a more advanced option.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez at Upland Lighthouse Dentistry to learn whether laser treatment is right for you.
