Laser Gum Therapy in Beverly Hills, CA

Laser gum therapy in Beverly Hills at ConfiDental uses a dental laser alongside a thorough deep cleaning to remove infected tissue and bacteria from below the gum line, usually with less cutting and a quicker, more comfortable recovery than traditional gum surgery. Dr. Liyan Massaband, DMD, MPH, measures your gums first and explains honestly whether laser treatment, a standard deep cleaning or a referral to a periodontist is the right next step for you.

If your gums bleed when you brush, feel tender, or your dentist has mentioned “deep pockets”, you are far from alone. The CDC reports that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults aged 30 or older have some level of periodontitis. The good news is that it can be controlled, and the earlier it is treated, the simpler treatment usually is.

What Is Laser Gum Therapy?

Laser gum therapy is a way of treating gum disease that adds a dental laser to the cleaning of the tooth roots. The laser energy is used to:

Remove the inflamed, infected lining of the gum pocket
Reduce the bacteria living deep in the pocket
Seal small blood vessels, so there is less bleeding
Leave a clean surface where the gum can heal back against the tooth

The root surfaces are still carefully cleaned of tartar, because no laser removes hardened deposits on its own. That combination is what makes the treatment work.

Signs You May Need Gum Treatment

Gum disease is often painless in its early stages, so these signs are easy to ignore:

Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
Red, puffy or tender gums
Bad breath or a bad taste that does not go away
Gums pulling back, making teeth look longer
Sensitivity at the gum line
Teeth that feel loose or have started to shift
Pus between the teeth and gums

If you notice any of these, book a dental exam. Our guide to gum disease explains the condition in more detail, and the American Academy of Periodontology has a helpful patient overview.

Which Treatment Fits Your Stage of Gum Disease?

Stage	Pocket depth (typical)	What is happening	Usual treatment
Healthy gums	1 to 3 mm	Gums fit snugly	Regular cleanings
Gingivitis	Up to about 4 mm, no bone loss	Inflamed, bleeding gums	Professional cleaning and better home care. Fully reversible.
Mild to moderate periodontitis	About 4 to 6 mm	Early bone loss	Scaling and root planing, with laser therapy where it helps
Advanced periodontitis	6 mm or more	Significant bone loss, loose teeth	Laser-assisted therapy or gum surgery, sometimes with a periodontist
Peri-implantitis	Varies	Infection and bone loss around an implant	Cleaning and decontamination of the implant, sometimes laser-assisted

The CDC notes that gingivitis can be reversed, while periodontitis cannot be reversed but can be slowed down and managed with professional treatment.

Laser Gum Treatment Options We Offer

Non-surgical laser periodontal therapy

For mild to moderate gum disease. Your teeth are cleaned below the gum line (deep dental cleaning), and the laser is used in the pockets to reduce bacteria and inflamed tissue. Treatment is usually done by quadrant, under local anaesthetic.

LANAP laser treatment

LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a specific protocol for moderate to advanced gum disease, using the PerioLase MVP-7 laser. A thin laser fiber is placed between the tooth and gum to remove the diseased pocket lining, the root is cleaned, and the laser is used again to help form a stable clot that seals the pocket while it heals. There is no cutting and folding back of the gum, and usually no stitches. Both sides of the mouth are often treated over two visits.

Laser-assisted bone regeneration

Where gum disease has caused bone loss around a tooth, laser therapy may be combined with bone grafting materials to encourage the body to rebuild support. How much bone returns varies from person to person and depends on the shape of the defect.

Peri-implantitis treatment

Implants can develop gum disease too. We clean and decontaminate the implant surface and treat the surrounding tissue, sometimes with the laser. The AAP explains that the early stage, peri-implant mucositis, may be reversible if caught in time. See our guide to dental implant failure signs and causes.

Cosmetic laser gum treatments

Not every laser gum treatment is about disease. We also offer:

Gum contouring to even out an uneven or “gummy” smile
Gum depigmentation (sometimes called gum bleaching) to lighten dark patches of gum

These are often part of a smile makeover.

Laser Therapy vs Traditional Gum Surgery: An Honest Comparison

	Laser-assisted gum therapy	Traditional gum surgery
Cutting of gums	Little or none	Gum is cut and folded back
Stitches	Usually none	Usually needed
Comfort afterwards	Usually mild soreness for a day or two	More soreness and swelling for several days
Back to work	Usually the next day	Often a few days
Long-term results	Depends on stage, home care and maintenance	Depends on stage, home care and maintenance
Best suited to	Many cases of mild to advanced disease	Some advanced or complex cases

What the research says: many patients find laser treatment more comfortable, but the evidence does not show lasers produce better long-term results than traditional periodontal surgery. In 2018, the American Academy of Periodontology’s best evidence review found no additional benefit of lasers beyond traditional surgery. That is why we choose the approach that fits your gums, not the newest-sounding one. For some advanced cases, we will recommend seeing a periodontist.

What to Expect, Step by Step

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Gum evaluation

We measure the pocket depth around every tooth, check for recession and loose teeth, and take digital X-rays to see the bone.

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Your treatment plan

Dr. Massaband explains your stage of gum disease in plain language, walks you through every option, including non-surgical ones, and gives you a written, itemised estimate.

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Treatment visit

Your gums are numbed with local anaesthetic. The roots are cleaned and the laser is used in the pockets. Most patients find it much easier than they expected.

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Recovery

Expect mild soreness for a day or two. Eat soft, cool foods for 24 to 48 hours, start warm salt water rinses the next day, and brush gently as directed. Most people are back at work the next day.

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Follow-up and maintenance

We re-measure your gums at follow-up visits, usually around 2 and 8 weeks, After that, periodontal maintenance cleanings every 3 to 4 months are the most important factor in keeping your results.

How Long Does It Take to Heal?

First 24 to 48 hours: mild tenderness, soft diet
First week: gums settle and bleeding reduces
2 to 4 weeks: gum tissue firms up around the teeth
3 to 6 months: pockets continue to tighten and any bone repair takes place

Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes slow healing and raise the risk of gum disease coming back.

Laser Gum Treatment Cost in Beverly Hills

Treatment	Typical cost	Insurance
Non-surgical laser periodontal therapy	$300 to $600 per quadrant	Often partly covered under periodontal benefits
LANAP, both arches [KEEP ONLY IF LANAP-TRAINED]	$4,000 to $9,000	Dental, and sometimes medical, coverage may apply
Laser-assisted bone regeneration	$1,500 to $4,000	Often partly covered
Peri-implantitis treatment	$1,000 to $3,000	Depends on plan and diagnosis
Laser gum contouring (cosmetic)	$300 to $600 per arch	Usually not covered
Gum depigmentation (cosmetic)	$800 to $1,500 per arch	Usually not covered

Typical ranges, not a quote. You receive an itemised estimate after your gum evaluation.

We check your dental insurance before treatment, and monthly financing is available through our payment options.

Your Dentist for Laser Gum Therapy

Dr. Liyan Massaband, DMD MPH

Dr. Liyan Massaband, DMD, MPH earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University and her Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California, and is licensed by the Dental Board of California. With more than 15 years in practice, she explains the stage of your gum disease honestly, outlines every option, and recommends laser treatment only when it is the right fit. When a case is better handled by a periodontist, she will tell you and help arrange the referral.

Read Dr. Massaband’s full profile.

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9615 Brighton Way, Suite 222, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Laser Gum Therapy FAQs

Most patients find it very manageable. The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, and afterwards most people need only over the counter pain relief for a day or two. There is usually less soreness and swelling than after traditional gum surgery.

For mild to moderate gum disease, a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), often with laser therapy, can control the infection without surgery. For more advanced disease, laser-assisted therapy is an option for many patients, though some cases still do best with traditional surgery by a periodontist.

LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure. It is a specific laser protocol for moderate to advanced gum disease that treats the gum pocket without cutting and folding back the gums, and usually without stitches.

Most people feel back to normal within one or two days. The gums firm up over two to four weeks, and pockets continue to tighten over the following months. Follow-up visits check how well you are healing.

Some bone repair is possible in certain defects, especially when laser therapy is combined with bone grafting. How much bone returns varies, and lost bone cannot always be fully rebuilt. Your dentist can tell you what is realistic for your case.

Non-surgical laser periodontal therapy typically costs $300 to $600 per quadrant. More advanced treatment for both arches can cost several thousand dollars. Insurance often covers part of gum disease treatment. You receive an itemised estimate first.

Gingivitis can be fully reversed. Periodontitis cannot be cured, but it can be controlled long term with treatment, good home care and regular maintenance cleanings.

It is a cosmetic laser treatment that lightens dark or uneven patches of gum colour. It is usually done in one visit. Some people need a touch-up later, as pigment can slowly return.