Advanced gum disease doesn’t just cause bleeding gums. It can damage the bone that holds your teeth, loosen your bite, and eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated effectively.
Traditional gum surgery relies on cutting and stitching to clean deep infection. Laser gum therapy uses light energy instead, aiming to remove diseased tissue while preserving healthy gums.
A focused light beam is guided along the gumline to vaporize infected tissue and bacteria. Healthy tissue is spared, helping reduce bleeding, swelling, and trauma during treatment.
During your visit, Dr. Jean-Pierre gently measures your gums and reviews digital X‑rays. This careful exam shows how advanced the disease is, so a personalized laser plan can be created.
Using the LANAP procedure, damaged tissue and bacteria are treated in seconds per tooth. Many mouths are completed in under an hour, with anesthesia available if you'd like extra comfort.
Many people return to normal routines within 24 hours and feel fully healed in a week; often with less pain, swelling, and downtime than with traditional gum surgery.
If gum disease has thinned your bone or led to tooth loss, procedures like ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, and socket preservation can rebuild support and prepare for future implants or restorations.
We use platelet‑rich fibrin from your own blood and GEM 21S growth‑factor therapy to encourage stronger, faster healing after grafts, implants, and other procedures.
If bleeding gums, loose teeth, or fear of surgery are holding you back, explore laser and regenerative options with Dr. Jean-Pierre. Call Periodontal Center of Georgia at
to schedule your visit.