Restore your confident smile by rebuilding a healthy gumline with laser-assisted treatment (LANAP)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that gum disease affects almost one of every two Americans aged 30 and older. Advanced Dental has invested in the expertise and technologies to detect and treat diseased gums precisely. These therapies include the revolutionary laser-assisted new attachment procedure, or LANAP for short.
Our dentist, Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula, and board-certified periodontist, Dr. Joseph C. Yang, are proud to offer this alternative to invasive surgical techniques to resolve moderate and severe periodontal disease.
Putting a light on LANAP
Laser dentistry is an important part of our practice in Aliso Viejo, California. These systems generally involve using a handheld laser device and directing it toward a targeted area. Light energy is delivered precisely to the treatment site and encourages many wonderful and therapeutic processes.
In this context, the laser:
- Accurately identifies the size of the pockets or spaces that form between the teeth and gums that become larger as the disease progresses without treatment
- Eradicates the harmful bacteria associated with periodontal infections
- Seals the gum tissue to the roots of the teeth
- Promotes natural healing and helps to avoid further deterioration of the supportive tissues in the jaw
LANAP may be appropriate for our patients who have not experienced adequate results with more conservative interventions, such as “deep cleaning” with scaling and root planing. Additionally, this laser-assisted process is attractive as it involves:
- No cutting
- No stitches to close the treatment site
- No “triggering” scalpels, so it is “fear-free”
- Local anesthetic only, so LANAP is well tolerated
- No contraindications – appropriate for many different types of patients and situations
- Bone, tissue regeneration
- Stimulates predictable, natural, and efficient healing
At Advanced Dental, other laser therapies can be used to complement an array of different services. In doing so, we can replace many of the triggers responsible for dental anxiety or apprehension. Common ones range from cutting instruments to needles and drills. Our use of gentle, sophisticated tools also enhances our team’s calm, warm, and non-judgmental demeanor, as well as our in-house capabilities. If needed, we are happy to discuss sedative options at our office in Aliso Viejo, CA.
We welcome your questions to (949) 289-9993 and look forward to meeting you and your family!
Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula
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Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. After advanced training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, she relocated to Orange County, CA in 2015. Dr. Chitra is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. Committed to continuous education, she provides top-quality dental services using the latest advancements.
Dr. Joseph C. Yang
Dr. Joseph C. Yang has over 30 years of dental practice experience. He earned his B.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and his D.D.S. from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He then had a distinguished 30-year career as a U.S. Naval Dental Officer, including a residency in Periodontology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Yang is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology. As a board-certified Periodontist, he has performed thousands of successful periodontal and implant procedures. He is also a renowned lecturer and trainer in the latest implant and periodontal techniques worldwide.