Dr. Donald Roth of Thousand Oaks now offers the LANAP procedure using the PerioLase dental laser to treat gum disease.

More than 60 percent of the adult population suffers from some form of gum disease. Symptoms may include bad breath, bleeding gums during brushing or flossing, and even loose or shifting teeth.

Due to the results of recent research, dentists and physicians are more aware of the link between oral health and systemic health.

There is increasing evidence of the connection between gum disease and health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and pre-term births. Gum disease is often silent, and the patient experiences little or no pain until the problem gets much worse.

There's now a less painful, less invasive laser treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease called LANAP. This procedure sets the stage for the gums to heal naturally and without the use of a scalpel or stitches.

For more information about LANAP, visit www.lasergum treatments.com or call the office at (805) 4993130 for a complimentary consultation.