Q: I have a 7mm pocket with bone loss. I am getting surgery in #30 tooth. What is the recovery time? Do I have to change my diet?
A: What kind of surgery? Laser surgery? The recovery is quicker and virtually painless if you have the FDA-cleared LANAP procedure. You would need to get an opinion from a certified laser periodontist who offers both the traditional and the FDA-cleared laser approach to treating bone loss and gum disease. In our practice, we utilize the laser approach whenever possible. The healing is rapid and the procedure is much less invasive. The results are equally impressive. Your diet would be adjusted according to the type of surgery and how many areas are treated.
