Dentist T. Kirk Crane DDS Utilizes the LANAP Procedure While Administering Laser Periodontal Surgery

LAFAYETTE, La. - July 18, 2015 - PRLog -- T. Kirk Crane, DDS
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Lafayette, LA Dentist T. Kirk Crane, DDS Utilizes the LANAP Procedure While Administering Laser Periodontal Surgery

In the early stage of gingivitis, bacteria in plaque build-up, causing the gums to become inflamed and easily bleed during tooth brushing. When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis, a much more serious form of the disease where periodontal pockets are formed, separating teeth from the gums and supporting bone structure. The way to repair the damage is to get rid of the infection and close up the pockets. To do this, Dr. T. Kirk Crane, DDS implements the LANAP surgical laser protocol as an alternative to gum surgery.

LANAP – or laser-assisted new attachment procedure – uses lasers to vaporize and remove diseased tissue from the mouth. First, the laser’s heat strips away the diseased gum. Then, the laser fires a second time to heat the area until a clot is formed, cauterizing the wound. The laser fiber, which is only about as wide as three human hairs, is inserted between the gum tissue and your tooth, where it painlessly removes the noxious elements that cause gum disease. With the LANAP Procedure you don’t have to worry about bleeding, stitches or post-treatment infection, because your gums haven’t been cut.

The LANAP Procedure is a less painful, less traumatic way to treat periodontal disease at any stage. To learn more about Laser Periodontal Surgery, LANAP, and other services provided by Dr. T. Kirk Crane DDS visit http://www.drcranedental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. T. Kirk Crane DDS in Lafayette, LA, call 337-232-3873.