LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy | Tidewater Laser Perio and Implants

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure

The LANAP protocol is a laser-based treatment for gum disease. There is no cutting and suturing with the LANAP protocol. Patients typically report less pain and discomfort during and after the procedure, compared to traditional periodontal surgery. This patient friendly procedure helps you get healthy again comfortably, without fear. The LANAP protocol is less invasive than traditional surgery and helps maintain a beautiful smile line.

The LANAP protocol is a patented periodontal treatment, cleared by the FDA in 2004. The procedure can only be done with the PerioLase^® MVP-7; this laser operates at a specific wavelength that attacks the bacteria that contributes to gum disease while leaving healthy tissue intact. Post-surgical recession and tooth sensitivity, which can be significant following traditional gum surgery, are also greatly reduced.

Benefits of LANAP^® for Your Oral and Overall Health

Over 50% of American adults have gum disease and research has shown us that gum disease can be linked to several health problems ranging from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even pre-term delivery. Gum disease is not widely talked about but can have a big impact on your life. Patients suffering from gum disease often feel less confident and fear losing their teeth. Because of the gentle nature of the LANAP procedure, patients typically see immediate results with less bleeding when brushing and less bad breath. Of course, your gums need time to recover and heal, but after LANAP^® treatment, you can return to your normal routine within about 24 hours.

Patient Benefits

Faster Healing – LANAP^® is minimally invasive and allows the body to recover and heal more quickly.
Less Discomfort – Patients report less discomfort during and after surgery.
Minimal Recovery Time – Most patients can immediately return to their daily routine.
Little to No Gum Recession – Because the procedure doesn’t require cutting the gums, there is less risk of recession and your beautiful smile is maintained.
Reduction in Gum Inflammation and Bleeding – The PerioLase^® MVP-7^™ targets inflammatory bacteria without injuring healthy tissue.
Saves Teeth – Patients can keep their natural teeth sometimes even when the teeth have been deemed ‘hopeless’ with traditional treatments. Keeping your natural teeth has been linked to a longer lifespan!
Safe for patients with Health Concerns –LANAP^® protocol is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin.

Recognizing Normal Healing and When to Seek Help

Please call the office at Tidewater Laser Perio and Implants Phone Number (757) 412-0235 if you are experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms:

Prolonged or severe pain
Prolonged or excessive bleeding
Considerably elevated or persistent temperature

Do not be alarmed that beginning within two weeks after therapy and extending as long as one year or more, the teeth may become sore, tender, or sensitive as the bone and ligaments around the teeth regenerate and become more firm. This is a sign of healing, but may also indicate the presence of a bite imbalance that may need to be adjusted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us! Tidewater Laser Perio and Implants Phone Number (757) 412-0235

Laser Procedure Post-Operative Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions About LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy

LANAP — Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure — is an FDA-cleared, patented laser-based treatment for periodontal disease. Instead of cutting and suturing the gums as in traditional surgery, LANAP uses the PerioLase^® MVP-7 laser to target and destroy the bacteria that cause gum disease while leaving healthy tissue completely intact. Dr. Cavallari is a LANAP Certified Clinician at Tidewater Laser Perio and Implants in Virginia Beach, offering this advanced treatment to patients throughout Hampton Roads.

Traditional periodontal surgery involves cutting the gum tissue, removing diseased areas, and placing sutures to close the wound. LANAP requires no cutting and no suturing. The PerioLase^® MVP-7 laser operates at a specific wavelength that selectively attacks disease-causing bacteria without harming healthy gum tissue. This results in significantly less post-surgical gum recession, less discomfort, faster healing, and minimal recovery time compared to conventional surgery.

Yes. The LANAP protocol is the only laser gum disease treatment that has received FDA clearance, which was granted in 2004. It is a scientifically validated, patented treatment protocol that can only be performed with the PerioLase^® MVP-7 laser by trained and certified clinicians. Dr. Cavallari is a LANAP Certified Clinician and one of the providers offering this procedure in the Virginia Beach area.

LANAP offers significant advantages over traditional periodontal surgery including faster healing, as the minimally invasive nature of the procedure allows the body to recover more quickly; less discomfort during and after the procedure; minimal recovery time, with most patients able to return to their normal daily routine immediately; little to no gum recession, since the gums are not cut; reduction in gum inflammation and bleeding; the potential to save teeth that may have been deemed hopeless with traditional treatment; and safety for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications like Plavix or aspirin.

Many patients notice immediate improvements including less bleeding when brushing and reduced bad breath following LANAP treatment. Because the procedure eliminates the bacteria driving inflammation, the gum tissue begins to heal and reattach relatively quickly. Keep in mind that full bone and ligament regeneration takes time — within two weeks and up to one year or more after therapy, the teeth may feel sore or sensitive as the supporting structures regenerate and firm up. This is a normal and expected sign of healing.

Yes. One of the significant advantages of LANAP is its safety profile for medically complex patients. The LANAP protocol is appropriate for patients with diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, and those taking blood thinners such as Plavix or aspirin — patient populations for whom traditional surgical approaches may carry elevated risk. Dr. Cavallari will review your complete health history during your consultation to confirm LANAP is the right treatment approach for your situation.

Most patients recover without significant complications. However, you should contact our Virginia Beach office at (757) 412-0235 if you experience prolonged or severe pain, prolonged or excessive bleeding, or a considerably elevated or persistent temperature after your procedure. Additionally, if your teeth feel sore or sensitive in the weeks following treatment, this is typically a sign of healing as the bone and ligaments regenerate — but it may also indicate a bite imbalance that needs to be adjusted.

LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure

Benefits of LANAP^® for Your Oral and Overall Health

Patient Benefits

Recognizing Normal Healing and When to Seek Help

Frequently Asked Questions About LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy

Trust Us for Your Periodontal Needs!

What Our Patients are Saying

Request an Appointment

Wear Your Smile Proudly!

LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure

Benefits of LANAP® for Your Oral and Overall Health

Patient Benefits

Recognizing Normal Healing and When to Seek Help

Frequently Asked Questions About LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy

Trust Us for Your Periodontal Needs!

What Our Patients are Saying

Request an Appointment

Wear Your Smile Proudly!

Benefits of LANAP^® for Your Oral and Overall Health