Cold sores can be painful and embarrassing, our skilled dental team offers laser cold sore treatment to provide you relief and get you smiling again.
Cold sores can be painful and embarrassing, our skilled dental team offers laser cold sore treatment to provide you relief and get you smiling again.
Without treatment, cold sores typically heal within a few days of the initial breakout and vanish within a few weeks. Creams, ointments, and over-the-counter medicines can shorten healing times to three or four days. However, we have determined that diagnosing the outbreak early and administering laser treatment can improve healing times and sometimes prevent cold sores altogether.
Cold sores, also known as herpetic lesions, are small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. They are caused by a herpes simplex (HSV-1) infection. Cold sore breakouts are a common occurrence that affects an estimated 67% of the global population. While there is no cure for HSV-1, laser treatment can improve healing time.
Cold sores are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips, often grouped in patches. After the blisters break, a crust forms over the resulting sore and will usually heal in two to four weeks without leaving a scar.
Cold sores spread from person to person through close contact, such as kissing. They’re caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) closely related to the one that causes genital herpes (HSV-2). They are contagious even if you can’t see them yet.
Depending on its severity, periodontal or gum disease can be treated in two ways. Scaling and root planing is the standard treatment for periodontitis and is highly effective in managing the condition in its early to moderate stages. The procedure involves removing accumulated plaque, tartar, and oral bacteria from the areas below the gum line and between the teeth. The root surfaces are then smoothed out to prevent future accumulation. This treatment can reverse the harmful effects of gum disease, and your gums should heal and reattach to the teeth over time.
Bone grafting is the second treatment option and is necessary when bacteria and plaque have caused decay and deterioration of the jawbone. The dentist will surgically access the damaged jawbone and regenerate it by applying proteins and artificial bone-like material to the degraded areas. This will encourage new bone growth and strengthen the jawbone, making it capable of supporting dental implants to replace missing teeth.
If you have more questions about cold sore treatment or want to schedule an appointment, please give us a call and we will be happy to discuss further.
