Lasers can be used to treat periodontal disease. Current controlled studies have shown that similar results have been found with the laser compared to specific other treatment options, including scaling and root planing alone. Scaling and root planing is a traditional non-surgical therapy used to treat periodontal diseases.
The main advantage of Laser gum treatment is that there will not be any cutting of the gum tissue with a scalpel and no stitches means easy recovery with minimal bleeding. Reduces root exposure and sensitivity and also infection.