LANAP Laser Gum Treatment in Downey for Bleeding Gums and Loose Teeth
- Targets infected tissue only, healthy gum stays intact
- No cutting or stitches required; recovery is typically faster than traditional gum surgery
- 4.9 stars on Google
- One doctor handles your gum treatment and any follow-on care
LANAP is a laser-based treatment for gum disease that cleans infected tissue without cutting your gums. Dr. Sanjabi offers it here in Downey for patients who need a gentler alternative to traditional gum surgery.
What LANAP Actually Does
Recovery is typically faster than traditional surgery, post-procedure discomfort is generally less, and because healthy tissue is preserved, the gum line often looks more natural afterward.
Traditional gum surgery
A scalpel and sutures
A surgeon cuts the gums back to access the infected area, cleans it, and sutures the tissue closed.
LANAP here
A laser, no incision
LANAP reaches the same outcome: it clears the infection and creates conditions for the gum to reattach to the tooth root, without a scalpel or stitches.
You May Be a Candidate If
Gum disease is common and it’s progressive. The longer it’s left untreated, the more bone and support structure is lost around the teeth.
LANAP addresses the infection before it reaches the point where teeth can’t be saved.
- Your gums bleed when you brush or floss
- Your gums look like they’re pulling away from your teeth
- You have been told you have gum disease or periodontal disease
- You have loose teeth that were firm before
- You have deep pockets between your gums and teeth
- You have been told you need gum surgery and want a less invasive option
LANAP vs. Traditional Periodontal Surgery
LANAP Laser Treatment
Traditional Gum Surgery
Cutting
No scalpel
Gums cut open
Stitches
None required
Sutures placed
Healthy tissue
Preserved by the laser
Removed along with infected tissue
Recovery
Typically shorter
Longer, more restricted
Post-procedure discomfort
Generally less
More significant
LANAP isn’t the right answer for every case. Very advanced gum disease sometimes requires surgical intervention. Dr. Sanjabi will assess your situation and tell you honestly which approach applies.
Dr. Sanjabi is a LANAP Certified Clinician and a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.
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Consultation and assessment
Dr. Sanjabi examines your gums, reviews your X-rays, and measures the depth of the pockets around each tooth. This tells him how advanced the disease is and whether LANAP is the right approach for your case.
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The procedure
A thin laser fiber is inserted between the gum and the tooth. The laser removes infected tissue and bacteria while leaving healthy gum intact. The procedure is done with local anesthesia, and many patients are comfortable throughout. For patients who prefer to sleep through their appointment, IV sedation is available so you wake up with the work already behind you.
03
Recovery
Because there are no incisions and no stitches, recovery is typically faster than traditional surgery. Your team will give you specific post-procedure instructions before you leave.
When Gum Disease Has Gone Too Far
LANAP works best when there’s still enough healthy bone and attachment to preserve the tooth. When gum disease has been left untreated for too long, some teeth can’t be saved regardless of treatment.
In those situations, removing the failing teeth and replacing them with dental implants is often the better long-term path. Dental implants do not get gum disease the way natural teeth do, and they preserve the jawbone that a missing tooth would otherwise let shrink.
- Many patients who come in searching for a loose-teeth solution end up on a path that includes both gum treatment and dental implants, depending on which teeth can be kept and which can’t. Dr. Sanjabi handles both here in the same office, so your care doesn’t get split between two providers.
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Get a Straight Answer About Your Gum Health
The consultation is free, and there’s no pressure. You get:
- A 3D scan and full exam as part of your free consultation
- A complete treatment plan, with your options laid out
- Financing walked through before you decide anything
- Same-day surgery scheduling for qualifying patients
Emergency Calls
(562) 869-0928