What is LANAP Laser Gum Therapy?

Gum Disease and Your Health

Did you know that gingivitis and periodontitis is caused by harmful bacteria? Gum disease is often associated with tooth loss, heart disease, diabetes, underweight babies, and even some cancers. To avoid these consequences, you must seek treatment for gingivitis before gum disease progresses into the more advanced stages.

Treatment With Laser Periodontal Surgery in Indiana

While gum disease can have serious consequences, options for treating it are now less invasive and more convenient than ever before thanks to the PerioLase^® MVP-7™ laser and the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP^®). Periodontal surgery is safe and effective. As a periodontist, Dr. Bruce B. Wiland offers LANAP^® and periodontal surgery in Marion, Wayne and Howard Counties, IN.

What is LANAP?

LANAP^® is the first FDA-cleared laser protocol for the treatment of gum disease. It is a procedure in which the PerioLase^® MVP-7™ laser is used to destroy the harmful bacteria which causes gum disease. While the laser is effective against the bacteria, it does not damage the healthy tissue. More information can be found in the section for procedure brochures where you can download the LANAP booklet

Benefits of LANAP

LANAP^® has many benefits. Below are only some of the reasons you should consider laser periodontal gum treatment:

Treating your gum disease can increase the quality of your life by saving your teeth. Dr. Bruce B. Wiland is certified to perform LANAP^®  and has had extensive training in the procedure. Treatment is more convenient than ever since he has offices in Indianapolis, Kokomo and Richmond, IN. Whether you have gingivitis or more severe periodontitis, you should call to schedule your consultation with Dr. Wiland today.