Untreated gum disease may lead to serious medical problems, including:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Pneumonia

If you are looking for gum disease treatment in Silver Spring, MD, please look no further than our dental spa and Dr. Chantal Bikoi. Periodontal disease is serious, but treating early gum disease can prevent its progression. Many people seek the help of Dr. Bikoi for the treatment of periodontal disease in Silver Spring because she provides unrivaled care to all of her patients.

Dr. Bikoi will explain how gum disease affects your physical health. Your oral health is inextricably tied to your general health and well-being. By receiving early treatment of gum disease in Silver Spring, you will not only save your teeth and gums, but you may also prevent heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dr. Bikoi’s knowledge of oral health’s connection to whole-body health is truly amazing and quite rare. Most dentists are happy to treat your mouth, teeth, and gums, but Dr. Bikoi will focus on your whole health.

Laser Dentistry and Gum Disease Treatment

Dental technology has come a long way in recent years, and it’s very exciting to have all the latest technology at our fingertips. You’ll be amazed at what we can do with lasers to treat gum disease and stop it in its tracks.

Lasers in dentistry for gum treatment allow procedures to be performed with no noise, minimal pain, less bleeding, faster recovery times, and fewer appointments.

  • Reduced heat and vibration
  • Little or no need for an anesthetic
  • Minimal bleeding
  • Faster treatment time
  • Reduced damage to healthy tissues
  • Minimal post-operative swelling and discomfort
  • Fewer infections or post-operative complications
  • Reduced heat and vibration
  • Little or no need for an anesthetic
  • Minimal bleeding
  • Faster treatment time
  • Reduced damage to healthy tissues
  • Minimal post-operative swelling and discomfort
  • Fewer infections or post-operative complications

We use lasers to:

  • Reshape gum tissue
  • Biopsy or remove soft tissue lesions and ulcers
  • Remove areas of tooth decay around gum disease
  • Eliminate infection in gum tissue pockets
  • Reshape gum tissue
  • Biopsy or remove soft tissue lesions and ulcers
  • Remove areas of tooth decay around gum disease
  • Eliminate infection in gum tissue pockets

We are very excited for Dr. Bikoi to explain the wonders of laser therapy for gum treatment in person, but here is some helpful information to get you started.

The light wavelengths in soft tissue lasers work in a way that triggers faster coagulation and disinfection. What on Earth does that mean? It means it reduces infections like periodontitis. With your laser gum treatment, you can typically expect:

  • Better results from periodontal treatment
  • Shorter healing times
  • Improved gum attachment levels—reduction of pockets
  • Reduced risk of bone and tooth loss
  • Better results from periodontal treatment
  • Shorter healing times
  • Improved gum attachment levels—reduction of pockets
  • Reduced risk of bone and tooth loss

Learn More About Gum Treatment in Silver Spring

You probably have questions about laser therapy for gum treatment. So, please call Artistic Family Dentistry of Silver Spring today (240) 641-5828. You may fill out our online contact form, and someone will reach out to help you schedule or answer questions.