Laser Gum Treatment
in Armadale

Laser gum treatment may be considered as part of managing certain gum conditions. At Prospect Road Dental Surgery, our dentists will assess your gum health and discuss the available treatment options, including whether laser treatment is appropriate, its potential benefits, limitations and risks.
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Understanding Laser Gum Treatment

Gum disease affects the tissues that support your teeth and can progress if left untreated. Treatment depends on the severity of the condition and the health of the surrounding gums and bone. At Prospect Road Dental Surgery, laser technology may be considered in selected cases as part of gum treatment. Our dentists will assess your oral health and explain the available options, including conventional periodontal treatments, before recommending an approach. The expected outcomes, recovery requirements, limitations and potential risks will be discussed so you can make an informed decision about your care.

Call us at 08 9399 2037 or schedule an appointment online to start with your restorative treatment.

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Problems that Might Benefit from Laser Gum Treatment

Gum disease:
Periodontal or gum disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth. Stop gum disease and save your teeth with laser treatment at Prospect Road Dental.
Gum Contouring:
The amount of gum tissue visible around the upper teeth naturally varies from person to person. In suitable cases, laser gum contouring may be used to carefully reshape the gum line. Our dentists can assess your gums, discuss whether treatment is appropriate for you, and explain the potential benefits, limitations and risks before proceeding.
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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Prospect
Road Dental

Our team provides dental care based on each patient’s oral health needs, with treatment options explained during their appointment.
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One stop shop

Laser gum treatment may be considered for certain gum conditions following a dental assessment. Your dentist can explain what the procedure involves, including possible discomfort, risks and recovery

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Comfortable care

Our dentists explain the procedure and discuss suitable options for managing discomfort before treatment.

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Affordable dental care

For our patients' convenience, we accept major health funds and private health insurance, such as BUPA, CBHS, Health Care Fund, Health Insurance Fund, Medibank, and Health Benefits Fund. We can also instantly quote and accommodate your insurance claim, thanks to HICAPS. Payment plans may be available for eligible patients; ask our team about the provider, fees and terms before treatment.

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Convenient location

Our dental clinic is across the Armadale shopping centre and walking distance from Armadale train station and bus stops. Throughout the day, patients can park for free on-site.

What You Need To Know

FAQ About Our Dental Clinic In Armadale

We understand that you may have questions when seeing a new dentist for the first time. If your concern isn’t addressed
below, please feel free to contact our practice. One of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you.

Laser gum therapy is most beneficial for people who have moderate to severe gum disease. It is for patients searching for a faster recovery time and less pain management. In addition, those who are apprehensive about traditional scalpel surgery can benefit greatly from this method of operation.

Laser gum treatment may be used to reshape gum tissue in selected cases. Whether this approach is suitable depends on the condition of your gums, teeth and supporting tissues. Your dentist will assess the area and explain the available treatment options, expected outcomes, limitations and potential risks before proceeding.

The level of discomfort experienced during and after laser gum treatment varies between patients and depends on the procedure performed. Local anaesthetic may be used to help manage discomfort during treatment. Some patients may experience tenderness, swelling or sensitivity afterwards. Your dentist will explain what to expect during recovery and provide appropriate aftercare instructions.

Here are some things to expect with laser gum surgery:

  1. During this minor surgery, the fibre optic tip of the laser will be placed at the top of the periodontal pocket.
  2. Gum tissue that is infected and inflamed will be removed from the pocket using a laser. The laser removes only decayed tissue, which is specifically developed for this purpose. No healthy gum tissue is harmed or removed in this procedure. In addition, the periodontal pocket is cleaned of disease-causing bacteria using the laser.
  3. The tartar and calcifications are then broken apart and removed by our dentist using an ultrasonic cleaning tool.
  4. The laser is again used to deep clean the bottom of the pocket and remove any remaining debris.
  5. Additionally, the laser sterilizes tissues and bone and encourages the development of a blood clot, making the procedure more effective. To promote healing, the blood clot aids the reattachment of gum tissue to the natural tooth structure. As a result, there will be no stitches required.

The treatment of periodontal diseases may require multiple office visits, depending on the severity of the disease. Most of the time, it can be effectively managed in just two sessions of two hours each day (although you may need ongoing treatment to further protect the teeth throughout the years). In contrast, conventional gum therapy typically requires numerous one-hour sessions.

The treatment plan we provide would include an estimated length of time for your dental treatment. Typically, a full mouth reconstruction may require two appointments of one to two hours each. A single quadrant can be completed in around an hour and a half to two hours.

Laser gum treatment does not suit everyone. Your dentist will explain the procedure, any discomfort, risks, limits and whether it is suitable for you. Your dentist will also explain the safety steps used with dental lasers, such as wearing safety glasses.

There’s a common misconception that laser therapy is more expensive than traditional procedures. But this isn’t true, as it can often be less costly and provide better results for patients with periodontal disease.

The cost of treatment varies but is generally equivalent to standard cut-and-sew procedures.

Laser gum treatment is typically performed by periodontists, general dentists, and cosmetic dentists.

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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Results, risks, complications, and recovery time vary significantly between individuals.