When plaque spreads below the gum line, toxins produced by bacteria in the plaque irritate the gums and the body to respond to the bacteria. With inflammation resulting in destruction of the tissues and bone that support the teeth, the gums get swollen and pockets form between the teeth and gums becoming infected. As the pockets get deeper, more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. That can result in teeth that are loose and that require removal to control the bacteria and infection. Your Dr. May recommend periodontal therapy to avoid these consequences. If left untreated, periodontal disease can progress to include increased gum, pocket depths that lead to early tooth loss, infection, and abscess lost teeth require replacement with more invasive and costly treatment. In the long term. Use of a dental laser in periodontal therapy involves your doctor using a laser to eliminate or reduce periodontally, diseased gums and or pockets to help control or prevent disease progression. This procedure allows improved visualization and access to the root surfaces to clean them of debris. Using a laser can be beneficial as it is precise and accurate, and it allows for minimal bleeding as well as a faster healing time. The laser helps to remove the infected tissue lining from the pocket. Your dentist will then use instruments to smooth the root surface of bacteria and debris to promote healing. After the root scaling is complete, the area between the gum and root can begin to restore itself During the healing process, a laser may help to reduce gum pocket depth by facilitating reattachment of the gum tissues to the roots by promoting growth of new bone and attachment to root surfaces with a goal of promoting long-term periodontal health. It is important to consult with your doctor to develop a treatment plan unique to your situation that best addresses infected gum tissue.