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Laser Gum Treatment
A gum specialist assesses how far the disease has gone, and we use a dental laser to clean and disinfect the pockets. It supports good home care and does not replace it.
Gum disease starts as inflammation, called gingivitis, and can progress to periodontitis, where the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets. Bacteria collect in these pockets and slowly damage the bone that holds the teeth. The early stage is reversible. The later stage can be controlled but not undone.
Dr. Aanchal Sahni, who holds an MDS in Periodontology, plans gum treatment at our clinic. We use a surgical dental laser alongside standard cleaning to disinfect the pockets and remove inflamed tissue, and in many cases the procedure involves less bleeding and fewer stitches than conventional gum surgery.
Laser does not cure gum disease by itself. What decides the long-term result is how well the mouth is kept clean afterwards, and we plan the follow-up visits for that reason.
When laser gum treatment can help
- Gums that bleed or look red and puffy
- Gums that have moved back, making teeth look longer
- Persistent bad breath that does not clear with brushing
- Teeth that have started to feel loose or have shifted
- Pus or a bad taste coming from the gum
- Gum pockets found deeper than normal during a check-up
Your options
Scaling with laser disinfection
After the tartar is removed from the root surfaces, the laser is used inside the pocket to reduce bacteria and clean the gum lining. This suits early to moderate gum disease.
Laser curettage and gum reshaping
Inflamed or overgrown gum tissue is trimmed with the surgical laser. It is used where swollen gum hides the pockets or makes cleaning difficult.
Flap surgery
For deep pockets with bone loss, a traditional surgical approach may be needed so that our gum specialist can see and clean the roots directly. Laser can still help during the procedure.
What happens, step by step
- 1
Gum assessment and X-ray
We measure pocket depths around each tooth, check for bleeding and looseness, and take an X-ray to see the bone level. This tells us the stage of the disease and which treatment fits.
- 2
Cleaning the roots
Local anaesthesia may be used to numb the area for comfort, depending on how deep the work goes. Tartar is removed from the root surfaces, which is the most important part of the treatment.
- 3
Laser treatment
The laser is passed along the inside of the gum pockets and over inflamed tissue. Protective eyewear is worn by everyone in the room. You may feel warmth or a light tickle.
A drawing of a laser fibre aimed along the gum edge of a tooth, the way the beam is directed into the gum pocket. Illustration: Kwasna M et al., Dental Journal (Basel) 2024, Fig. 7 (CC BY 4.0) - 4
Review
We recheck the gums after a few weeks to see whether the pockets have reduced. Some mouths need a second round, and we tell you early if that looks likely.
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After treatment
- Brush gently twice a day with a soft brush and do not skip the treated areas.
- Clean between the teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes as shown to you.
- Eat soft, cool food for the first day if the gums are sore.
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco. It slows healing and is a major cause of gum disease progressing.
- Come for the review and regular cleanings. The pockets can refill with bacteria if home care slips.
When we suggest something else
If the gum problem is mild, a good scaling and a change in brushing and flossing habits is often enough, and we will say so. Laser is an addition for specific situations, not a requirement for every gum problem.
Where bone loss is advanced or a tooth is very loose, no laser can save it, and we discuss splinting, extraction and replacement honestly. A diabetic or smoker needs extra care, as both affect how the gums heal.
Cost
What changes the cost
- How many teeth and how many areas are involved
- The depth of the pockets and the stage of the disease
- Whether the treatment is done in one visit or several
- Whether surgery is needed in addition to laser
- The follow-up visits and maintenance cleanings that go with it
Visit us for a detailed quote. We examine your teeth and give you a written estimate before any treatment starts.
Who treats you
- Dr. Aanchal Sahni, Periodontology & Oral Implantology (MDS (PGI Rohtak), BDS (ESIC New Delhi))
- Dr. (Lt.Col) Suresh Isawe, Founder & Senior Surgeon (BDS (Mumbai, 1981), PGDPC, MIAO (USA))
Questions patients ask
Does laser gum treatment hurt?
Many people need little or no anaesthesia for the laser itself, but we use local anaesthesia when the cleaning goes deep. You may feel warmth, pressure or a mild tickle. The gums can be sore for a day or two afterwards.
Is laser better than normal gum surgery?
It depends on the case. For soft tissue work, laser often means less bleeding and fewer stitches. As an add-on to root cleaning for gum pockets, the research is mixed, and the cleaning itself does most of the work. For deep bone defects, conventional surgery is still the right tool.
Can gum disease be cured?
Gingivitis can be reversed. Periodontitis can be brought under control, but bone that has been lost does not return on its own. This is why keeping up home care and check-ups matters.
How many sessions will I need?
One to three, depending on how much of the mouth is affected. The mouth is often treated in sections. Our gum specialist will tell you after the first assessment.
Will my loose teeth tighten up?
Teeth loosened by inflamed gums can firm up as the inflammation settles. If the bone support is gone, they may stay loose. The X-ray shows which situation you are in.
Is a dental laser safe?
Dental lasers are widely used and approved for soft tissue work. Protective eyewear is worn throughout, and the energy is kept on the gum and pocket, away from the tooth surface.
Typical Duration
Usually 30 to 60 minutes per session, sometimes over two or three visits
Visit Us in Malad West
A-102, Marve Link Appt., 1st Floor, Marve Road, Mith Chowky, Malad (W), Mumbai 400064
- Monday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed