Nd:YAG Laser Periodontal Therapy

Advanced, Gentle Care to Preserve Your Teeth

At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we use advanced Nd:YAG laser technology to treat gum disease in a conservative, biologically guided way—often helping patients avoid surgery, extractions, and aggressive procedures.

The Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm wavelength) allows us to precisely target harmful bacteria and inflamed tissue while preserving healthy structures and supporting natural healing.

What makes the Nd:YAG laser unique?

The Nd:YAG laser operates at a wavelength that is selectively absorbed by pigmented bacteria and inflamed tissue, not by healthy tooth structure or bone.

This allows the laser to:

• Reduce harmful periodontal bacteria
• Decrease inflammation and bleeding
• Support healing and tissue stabilization
• Preserve healthy gums, bone, and teeth

Unlike traditional mechanical or surgical approaches, laser therapy can be gentle, targeted, and minimally invasive.

Two ways we use the Nd:YAG laser in periodontal care

1. LANAP® – Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure

LANAP® is a clinically proven protocol for treating advanced periodontal disease using the Nd:YAG laser.

In appropriate cases, LANAP may:

• Remove diseased gum tissue without cutting or sutures
• Reduce deep infection below the gumline
• Encourage the body to form a stable blood clot
• Support new attachment of gum tissue to the tooth
• Help preserve natural teeth that might otherwise be lost

LANAP is not just a laser—it is a specific, evidence-based treatment protocol performed by trained clinicians.

This approach is often chosen by patients who:

• Want to avoid traditional gum surgery
• Have moderate to advanced gum disease
• Wish to preserve their natural teeth whenever possible

2. Laser Pocket Disinfection (LPD) – Non-Surgical Bacterial Reduction

Laser Pocket Disinfection uses the same Nd:YAG wavelength, but at much lower energy levels.

This allows us to:

• Reduce bacterial load inside periodontal pockets
• Calm inflammation and bleeding
• Support healing during periodontal maintenance
• Stabilize gums between cleanings or after treatment

LPD is not surgery and does not remove gum tissue.

It is commonly used as part of:

• Periodontal maintenance visits
• Supportive care for patients not ready for surgery
• Ongoing stabilization after LANAP or deep cleanings

Same laser. Different purpose. Different outcome.

Although both treatments use the Nd:YAG laser, the energy level, time, and clinical goal are different.

Why patients choose laser periodontal care

• Gentle and precise
• Often less discomfort than traditional surgery
• Minimal bleeding and faster recovery
• Focus on preserving teeth, not replacing them
• Supports whole-body health by reducing chronic inflammation

Personalized care matters

Not every patient needs the same approach.

At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we carefully evaluate:

• Pocket depth and bone levels
• Inflammation and bleeding
• Tooth stability and bite forces
• Overall health and goals

Your treatment is customized, not one-size-fits-all.

Serving Manhattan & East Setauket, NY

We proudly offer advanced laser periodontal care at our locations in:

• Midtown Manhattan (Rockefeller Center)
• East Setauket, Long Island

Call us to schedule a periodontal consultation