- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- 1616 E 4th St #120, Santa Ana CA 92701
Periodontal or gum disease occurs when an infection spreads to the deeper levels of the gums. If left untreated the infection damages the gum, bones and other supporting tissue of the teeth. Bone and gum loss could deteriorate to an extent where teeth get loose and start to fall out.
Periodontal disease cannot be treated non-surgically and the dentist will have to surgically clean out the bacteria from under the gums. Regeneration of the tissue also needs to be stimulated and this is sometimes done by grafting tissues from another part of the mouth.
During traditional surgery the patient is anesthetized and the dentist needs to cut a flap in the gum. The flap is gently held back to reveal the area around the tooth and the pockets of infection are cleaned out. The graft is then fitted to provide a framework for new tissue to grow in the area. The flap is then sutured back in place with dissolvable sutures.
Laser gum surgery is now gaining popularity as more studies are showing that it can effectively clean out pockets of infection safely. Laser periodontal surgery has also been shown to have a few advantages over traditional surgery and might be preferred by some.
If you are considering laser gum surgery you can contact us at Smooth Dental and Orthodontics. Dr. Elizabeth Tran is trained in laser gum surgery and has had excellent results with other patients. Dr. Tran will first give you a thorough oral examination and get your full medical history before determining if you are a good candidate for laser periodontal surgery.
The laser is then used to warm the gums making the tissue sticky and stimulate regeneration of stem cells. The sticky gum adheres itself to the tooth closing up any gaps which could have let further infection enter. Over time the stimulated tissue starts to grow closing the pockets beneath the gums. New bone and other connective tissue also start to regenerate making the gums and teeth strong again.
Dr. Tran will provide you with post-treatment instructions that will need to be followed carefully. If required a course of antibiotics will be prescribed to kill of any residual infection and prevents return of the disease. Anti-inflammatory drugs can also be prescribed to prevent any swelling and speed up the healing process.
Laser gum surgery has several advantages over regular gum surgery, these include:
At Smooth Dental Group we take the utmost care to provide only the best and safest services. Our equipment is comprised of cutting-edge technology and Dr. Tran has been trained and is fully qualified to use the equipment safely and with exceptional results.
Dr. Tran will listen to and address any and all concerns you might have about laser gum surgery. We give you correct information so that you have realistic expectations. We also will provide you with all the options that best suit you.
At Smooth Dental Group we take the time to put you at ease and answer all your questions. If you would like to find out more about laser dental surgery or schedule a consultation, please contact us at our Santa Ana center.
Donavan Balan2022-10-27A very trustworthy dentist will always come backMaryann Patino2022-10-06I was referred to this dentist by a friend and was pleasantly impressed by the dentist and all her staff. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure to educate me on my dental work. I had to have deep cleaning and 1 tooth extracted. The dental staff kept me informed as to what to expect from each procedure and educated me on the proper care after each procedure. The dentist even called me at home after the procedures to see how I was feeling. !!! Another important feature was all the preventative education I was provided. I would definitely refer anyone to this dentist!!featureCelina Beaumont2022-10-04Happy with service and definitely I like the people 😀Yeimmi Aguirre2022-09-26Everyone is so friendly, understanding and patience, I really appreciate you all take an amazing care for us and make us feel so comfortable.Adolfo Hernandez2022-09-02My time here at smooth dental has been great.the doctors and staff are amazing and tentative I definetly recommend. Thank you for being caring!Bertha Amaral2022-08-31Una buena experiencia el personal super amable un super trabajo con mi dentadura totalmente recomendable 👍Arielle Gutierrez2022-08-31Friendly staff. Offer a variety of dental services -- my favorite being the cavity preventative medicine. Always go above and beyond.Evelyn Gutierrez2022-08-27Tuve la oportunidad de conocer gente muy agradable, me dan la confianza, y me explican detalladamente cada tratamiento, tienen mucha higiene, es un muy buen lugar para poder continuar con mis tratamientos.Abel Rodriguez2022-08-05All staff is great. And Richard did a great job on my cleaning! Thanks everyone!!
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Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Our philosophy of dentistry is to treat every patient in the manner that I would expect to be treated; with candor, respect, professionalism, and compassion.
