{"id":299,"date":"2026-07-10T17:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:34:11","slug":"lasers-for-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/10\/lasers-for-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Why More and More Dentists Are Using Lasers to Treat Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Modern technology<\/a> is changing the way dentists treat a variety of dental issues. This is particularly evident when it comes to gum disease<\/a>. Depending on how advanced the infection in your gums is, there\u2019s a good chance that your dentist may recommend laser periodontal treatment to address the issue. To understand why so many dentists nowadays are relying on soft-tissue lasers to treat gum disease, here\u2019s a closer look at how this approach works and the benefits it offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Laser Periodontal Treatment Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laser periodontal treatment is typically performed after scaling and root planing. Using a state-of-the-art laser, your dentist can remove any gum tissue that has become severely infected. During the process, the energy from the laser will help kill the harmful bacteria that contribute to gum disease; this includes bacteria hiding at the bottom of the pockets of the gums that might have been missed with scaling and root planing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Benefits of Laser Periodontal Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using a laser to treat gum disease comes with many important benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n