Scaling and Root Planing

Laser Periodontal Therapy (LANAP™)

Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™) is a FDA approved protocol of laser periodontal therapy that utilizes the Millennium MVP-7 Nd:YAG PerioLase laser for the effective treatment of periodontitis through regeneration rather than resection (removal) of tissue.

The PerioLase used in the LANAP™ protocol utilizes a small, flexible laser fiber about the width of a paperclip. When placed into the periodontal pockets, the laser energy emitted through this fiber precisely removes the unhealthy diseased gum tissues lining the pocket while leaving the healthy gum tissues intact. After the unhealthy gum tissues have been removed, the teeth are thoroughly cleaned and the laser is utilized at a different setting to stimulate the formation of a blood clot in the pocket. This blood clot assists with sealing the healthy gum tissues to the root surface. The LANAP™ protocol is a gentle, conservative, non-invasive method of treating gum disease without cutting, suturing or removing tissue. This provides an effective method to treat periodontal disease with a faster recovery that is virtually pain free.

Your treatment visit should be comfortable and we offer many services to ensure that you have a very pleasant experience. Sedation is a very effective and safe adjunct to make sure your appointment is relaxing.

Dr. Teel strongly believes all her patients should have the option of being in as relaxed a state as possible while undergoing their dental procedures. That is why she utilizes sedation dentistry. No longer does one have to suffer through the anxiety and fear associated with a dental visit!

Conscious sedation dentistry allows Dr. Teel to perform the work you need while you relax. She can accomplish in one visit what might have otherwise taken several appointments. Gum treatments, implants, smile restorations, and more can be accomplished while you relax comfortably.

Dental Sedation techniques include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and intravenous sedation. Many patients prefer nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small nose piece during a planned procedure. With oral conscious sedation, the patient takes a small pill before an appointment, which produces a delightful feeling of relaxation and, often, minimal memory of the procedure. For patients with special needs or those requiring lengthy visits, we provide intravenous sedation. Intravenous sedation is anesthesia administered through a vein during your visit to ensure your comfort and maximum relaxation.