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Laser treatment is a minimally-invasive way to treat gum disease without scalpels or stitches. Another recent development in periodontal treatment is the use of laser to regenerate tissue. Utilizing the body’s own natural ability to “heal itself”, Dr. Hébert utilizes the PerioLase™ for the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™). Performed without a scalpel and sutures, LANAP™ creates an environment for regeneration of the tissues around your teeth (gum, bone, cementum, ligament) that are lost due to periodontal disease.

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LANAP POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
How does LANAP Laser Gum Surgery work?
Is LANAP safe?
LANAP Benefits? A More Gentile, FDA-cleared Laser Gum Treatment Option
LANAP Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect: Your LANAP Surgery
What to Expect: The First Few Days
What to Expect: Follow-up Care
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery?
Why is it important to get my gum disease treated?
Can the LANAP protocol help my loose dental implants?
See Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) FAQs
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The laser therapy works by targeting only diseased gum, which it discerned by the color. Diseased gums are darker than healthy gums. The laser is then used to agitate the healthy tissue, encouraging it to reattach to the bone. Because of the regrowth of this connective tissue, there is also a much lower chance of gum disease returning than with traditional surgery.

Due to the ability of the laser to target and remove only diseased tissue, Dr. Hébert is able to help restore you to health with minimal post-operative discomfort and fewer side effects and risks than traditional surgery. This is in conjunction with a detailed homecare program that is described below.

LANAP POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Anti-microbial rinses and antibiotic medications may be prescribed for you. Take any prescribed medications according to directions and continue taking until all meds are gone.
Reduce physical activity for several hours following surgery.
Periodontal laser procedures usually result in little or no discomfort following surgery.
For the first 24 hour period immediately following surgery, take two (2) Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen) every 4-6 hours even if you do not have any pain.
For the first 24 hour period immediately following surgery, stay on a liquid diet only. For the following 3-7 days after surgery, a soft diet is recommended. Try to eat soft but nutritious foods such as eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, malts, ice cream, etc. Stay away from spicy and “chippy” foods. It is also important to maintain good fluid intake during this period.
Carefully avoid chewing food in the areas of the mouth where the laser has been used for at least one week following surgery. One of the most important results of laser surgery is the blood clots that form following surgery. It is extremely important not to dislodge the tiny clots that form in and around the gums.
Do not be alarmed with any color changes or appearance of tissues following laser therapy. Tissues can be gray, yellow, red, blue, purple, “stringy” and reflect normal response to laser treatments.
It is OK to spit, rinse, and wash your mouth today. Rinse as directed with Peridex or Periogard morning and night. In between, it is OK to rinse gently every three (3) hours with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon of salt dissolved in an 8oz. glass of warm water). Do not brush or floss your teeth until instructed to do so (see Treatment and Home Care sequence sheet).
Try to keep your mouth as clean as possible in order to help the healing process. Brush, floss, and follow other home care measures in all the areas of your mouth except for the surgery area.
Do not apply excessive tongue or cheek pressure to the surgery area.

Do not be alarmed if one of the following occurs:

Light bleeding
Slight swelling
Some soreness, tenderness, or tooth sensitivity
Medicinal taste, from Peridex or Periogard

Please call our Metairie, LA office at 504-885-2611 if you are experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms:

Prolonged or severe pain
Prolonged or excessive bleeding
Considerably elevated or persistent temperature

Do not be alarmed that beginning within two weeks after therapy and extending as long as one year or more, the teeth may become sore, tender, or sensitive as the bone and ligaments around the teeth regenerate and become more firm. This is a sign of healing, but may also indicate the presence of a bite imbalance that may need to be adjusted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us!

We provide a caring, nurturing environment where your comfort and health is of primary importance. Call our office in Metairie, LA today!

The LANAP® protocol is a minimally invasive laser-based treatment for gum disease or periodontitis. While traditional gum surgeries work by cutting away infected tissue with a scalpel, LANAP treatment utilizes laser technology to vaporize bacteria in a minimally painful manner.

How does LANAP Laser Gum Surgery work?

The LANAP laser uses a specific wavelength that travels through a tiny fiber about the width of three human hairs. The fibers are inserted between the gum tissue and teeth, where it targets and destroys bacteria deep within the pockets of the gums without affecting healthy tissue. No cutting or suturing is involved with the LANAP protocol.

Is LANAP safe?

The LANAP protocol is an FDA approved method of treating periodontal disease and has recently been cleared for periodontal regeneration or True Regeneration of the attachment apparatus-including new cementum, new periodontal ligament, and new alveolar bone on a previously diseased root surface. There has been decades of research that addresses the long term safety and effects of the procedure. In order to be LANAP certified, there is rigorous training that doctors must accomplish before they can offer LANAP treatment to their patients. Dr. Kwok is part of a select group of doctors that have completed certification training.

LANAP Benefits? A More Gentile, FDA-cleared Laser Gum Treatment Option

Faster Healing – LANAP treatment is minimally invasive and allows the body to recover and heal more quickly.
Less Discomfort – Patients report less discomfort during and after surgery.
No Cut, No Sew, No Fear – the LANAP protocol uses laser light energy to eliminate the bacteria that cause gum disease, and help your mouth recover faster
Minimal Recovery Time – Most patients can immediately return to their daily routine.
Little to No Gum Recession – Because the procedure doesn’t require cutting the gums, there is less risk of recession and your beautiful smile is maintained.
Reduction in Gum Inflammation and Bleeding – The PerioLase® MVP-7™ targets inflammatory bacteria without injuring healthy tissue.
Saves Teeth – Patients can keep their natural teeth sometimes even when the teeth have been deemed ‘hopeless’ with traditional treatments. Keeping your natural teeth has been linked to a longer lifespan!
Safe for patients with Health Concerns –LANAP protocol is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin.
FDA approved–The LANAP protocol is the only laser periodontitis treatment protocol that is cleared by the U.S. FDA and is clinically and histologically proven to regenerate new gum tissue, ligament, and bone.

LANAP Frequently Asked Questions

What to Expect: Your LANAP Surgery
LANAP periodontal surgery is a full mouth procedure usually completed in two 2-hour visits. We complete one side of the mouth during the first visit, and complete the other side on the second visit. Surgeries are usually scheduled within one week of one another. It is common to quickly return to work or other activities.
What to Expect: The First Few Days
You may experience mild aching, throbbing, and soreness of the treated areas for the first couple days-this can be helped with mild pain medications. The tissue around the teeth may appear discolored. Your bite may feel slightly different, but the teeth will adapt. You cannot brush or floss for the first 7-10 days after treatment, and you will need to follow a liquid or mushy diet. Smoking decreases results for all gum treatments, including LANAP.
What to Expect: Follow-up Care
As the gums heal, the teeth will shift, and your bite will need to be adjusted several times over the coming months. Splints may be fabricated to stabilize and immobilize the teeth. It is important that you wear these splints as instructed to promote healing. Expect to have your teeth professionally cleaned every three months for at least the first year, and then as recommended by your dentist.
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery?
Patients with moderate-to-severe gum disease can especially benefit from the LANAP protocol. The LANAP protocol is also an excellent treatment option for patients who are fearful of conventional scalpel surgery and patients taking certain medications, such as blood thinners. With the LANAP protocol, patients do not have to stop taking any medications.
Why is it important to get my gum disease treated?
The health risks of gum disease go far beyond the loss of teeth. There is a connection between gum disease and a number of serious medical conditions. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease, and have nearly twice the risk of having a fatal heart attack. Gum disease has also been linked to other health problems, including respiratory disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, HPV, and pregnancy complications.
Can the LANAP protocol help my loose dental implants?
Yes! Using the PerioLase MVP-7, we can often save ailing or failing implants in a similar manner using the LAPIP™ protocol. We use the same laser, but different laser settings and light exposure that will help your implant stabilize while destroying periodontal pathogens and endotoxins.