Laser-Assisted
Pocket Reduction Therapy
Alexandria VA & Waldorf MD

Newer, more effective and more comfortable periodontal therapy is now available from Dr. Smith because he has been trained in the latest techniques including the use of the Waterlase dental laser to help eliminate bacterial infections in the gums and bone. The idea is to kill bacteria while preserving the natural bone and gum tissue contours whenever possible. This results in the best outcome for the patient because the teeth remain covered with pink, healthy gum tissue instead of being "long and ugly." Patients who have these infections can quickly recover periodontal health with few or no sutures (stitches) and very little discomfort. This is a dramatic improvement over older periodontal treatment techniques where a lot of good jaw structures were removed to "reduce pockets."

Most periodontists in the United States have not received advanced training in dental laser techniques and are not currently offering treatment with this powerful weapon against periodontal infections. Dr. Smith has trained with national leaders in laser dentistry and recently attended the World Clinical Laser Institute's symposium in San Diego, California. If you are interested in treatment using the latest and most gentle techniques you owe it to yourself to talk with Dr. Karl Smith. Call today for a consultation.