Gum Laser surgery is most often pain free. You will be given local anesthetic during the procedure and provided with sound proof headphones and your favourite shows to ensure that you are completely comfortable.
And best of all, it's virtually painless, so you don't have to worry about the laser gum removal treatment hurting. Let's take a deeper look at how exactly laser gum treatment can help your smile without hurting it.
Laser gum treatment recovery
The length of time it will take your gums to heal depends on the severity of your gum disease. It can take anywhere from 2 – 4 weeks, while deeper pockets can take months to completely heal. Because your mouth will be tender and inflamed, a soft food diet is advised for the first few days.
Although laser treatment tends to be less painful than other forms of surgery, you will still have some discomfort. Your doctor will arrange painkillers for you.
1. CARE OF YOUR MOUTH – Brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush for the next 3 days. You also want to avoid flossing and refrain from using your Waterpik® Water Flosser for the next 3 days. Gently rinse your mouth during these 3 days with the prescribed CloSYS® mouth rinse.
Less invasive
Because the laser never cuts into your gum tissue, it offers a decreased risk of infection, sensitivity, and bleeding after the procedure. This also means the risk of complications is low. Because laser treatment is so gentle, many patients are less afraid to get their oral health problems fixed.
Preparing for laser gum surgery
General anesthesia isn't used for laser gum surgery. Only local anesthesia is needed, so you won't need to fast before the procedure. Wear comfortable, warm clothing. Often, surgical areas are kept cool to reduce bacterial growth in the environment.
After laser gum surgery the gums will have tiny clots (scabs) over the areas treated by the laser. It is very important to the healing process that these tiny clots are not dislodged by any excessive or unnecessary amounts of chewing or larger pieces of food.
Recovery Time for Laser Gum Therapy
The teeth around the treated area may begin to feel sore and tender for about the first two weeks – this is normal as the tissues heal and regenerate. Dr.
For the first week after laser gum treatment, we recommend a diet of soft foods, such as eggs, pasta, yogurt, ice cream, or mashed potatoes. Avoid chewing anywhere the laser was used.
Avoid sucking through a straw, aggressively rinsing your mouth, and spitting for the first 72 hours after oral surgery to prevent blood clots from loosening. Rinse gently in the following days. Also, avoid touching the site with your finger, toothbrush, floss, or anything else because it might cause irritation.
Laser gum reshaping is a permanent dental procedure. Any excess gum tissue that is removed to reposition the gum line and reveal more of the teeth will not grow back.
Benefits of Laser Gum Treatment
No healthy tissue is damaged during laser gum treatment. Traditional gum surgery damages the healthy tissues which can lead to other health issues like gum recession. Laser gum surgery can actually reverse the negative effects of gum disease.
DON'T Eat Hard, Crunchy, or Chewy Foods
You should avoid biting off or biting into hard, crunchy, chewy foods such as popcorn, apples, hard bread, chips, nuts, and gum candy. Be sure to steer clear of foods such as raw vegetables, salads, and meats that can lodge in between your teeth.
In some cases, it may be too late for gum grafting to save the gums. If your gums are severely damaged, receding so far back that they expose the tooth's root, or if there is significant bone loss from advanced gum disease, gum grafting may not be able to restore them to their healthy state.
Laser Gum Surgery Reduces Bleeding
Thus, it's key to remove any bacteria from your teeth and gum pockets. Not only are lasers wonderful at removing bacteria on your teeth, but they can also kill plaque at its source too. The result is this – a pleasant reduction in gum swelling and bleeding.
Avoid hot temperature food and drinks the day of the surgery (coffee, tea, soup). Soft foods (fish, pasta, etc.) are advised for the first few days. Avoid crunchy, salty, spicy foods for 1 week.
Refrain from speaking – keeping your mouth closed will benefit your recovery pace. Besides, your gums will be tender, swollen, and painful, which will get worse if you keep opening your mouth. Your oral surgeon will recommend refraining from talking for about three days immediately after your surgery.
Mild pain was most common, being reported 70.3 percent of the time. Moderate to severe pain was reported 29.7 percent of the time. The average duration of pain for gum grafting surgery was 2 days. Periodontal plastic surgery, which includes gum grafting, was associated with more pain than other procedures.
The disadvantages of lasers are that: Lasers can't be used on teeth with fillings already in place. Lasers can't be used in many commonly performed dental procedures. For example, lasers can't be used to fill cavities located between teeth, around old fillings, and large cavities that need to be prepared for a crown.
Improperly used laser devices are potentially dangerous. Effects can range from mild skin burns to irreversible injury to the skin and eye. The biological damage caused by lasers is produced through thermal, acoustical and photochemical processes.