{"id":100,"date":"2013-01-31T21:30:52","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T04:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2013-01-31T21:30:52","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T04:30:52","slug":"benefits-of-laser-treatment-for-periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/31\/benefits-of-laser-treatment-for-periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of laser treatment for periodontal disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are there any real benefits to laser periodontal therapy? My dentist suggested it, but it is much more expensive than the old fashioned method, which has always worked fine in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin C. &#8211; Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n<p>Kevin,<\/p>\n<p>Generally when the laser treatment is used there is less bleeding and discomfort, as well as a faster healing time. It will also reduce the bacteria levels in your pockets. There are even some lasers that can regenerate the bone and gum connective tissue, as well as the ligaments around the teeth.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend you speak with your dentist about the severity of your gum disease. It may be your treatment will be effective no matter which method you use. However, you may decide your case is severe enough or the benefits are great enough that it is worth the extra expense.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in learning about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/\">Oklahoma City dentist<\/a> Dr. Don Swearingen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there any real benefits to laser periodontal therapy? My dentist suggested it, but it is much more expensive than the old fashioned method, which has always worked fine in the past. 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