Gum Disease Treatment
Deep cleaning for infection below the gumline.
Gum health
Specialty care
Laser gum therapy.
Gums a little uneven, overgrown, or in the way? A dental laser lets Dr. Little reshape and treat gum tissue with unusual precision, typically with less bleeding and an easier recovery than traditional techniques. At Clarity Dental in McDonough, it's used for gingivectomy procedures and gum contouring where a laser genuinely improves the experience.
- Written estimates before treatment
- Out-of-network benefits filed as a courtesy
- CareCredit, HSA and FSA accepted
- Unhurried visits, plain-language answers
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Dr. Paris Little, DDS · Serving McDonough since 1990
Visit us
One office in McDonough.
Address
97 Atlanta Street, Suite 200, McDonough, GA 30253
Onsite parking in front and back. A quarter mile from the McDonough square.
Hours
Mon to Thu, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri to Sun, Closed
When the gums are the issue.
Sometimes gum tissue is the problem: it has overgrown around a tooth, sits unevenly across your smile line, or needs to go so a tooth can be properly restored. A gingivectomy removes and reshapes that tissue. With a laser, the work is precise, bleeding is minimal, and the tissue is treated as it goes, which is why recovery tends to be gentler.
Here, the laser is a tool, not a slogan. It shines for contouring a gummy smile, tidying overgrown tissue, and prepping gums around restorative work. It's not a cure-all for periodontal disease; deep infection still calls for scaling and root planing and sometimes a specialist. Dr. Little will tell you plainly which situation yours is and what the laser can honestly add.
What to expect
How a laser visit goes.
Evaluate
Dr. Little examines the tissue and confirms a laser is the right tool for your situation, and she explains why.
Treat
We numb the area, then the laser reshapes the tissue precisely. Most procedures are shorter than patients expect (a nice surprise).
Heal
You get simple aftercare instructions. Discomfort is usually mild and manageable, and we check the result as you heal.
Costs, up front.
Cost depends on how many teeth or how much tissue is involved, and you'll get the written estimate before treatment, as always here.
When the procedure is part of restorative or periodontal care, plans often chip in at out-of-network rates; purely cosmetic contouring is typically not covered. We file eligible claims as a courtesy; see insurance and payment options.
Benefits, honestly
Dental insurance coverage.
Clarity Dental is not in-network with any insurance plan, and you can still be seen here. Most PPO plans pay out-of-network benefits toward care, and we file those claims as a courtesy so you do not have to.
- Written estimates before treatment is scheduled
- Out-of-network claims filed as a courtesy
- CareCredit financing available
- Cash, check, all major cards, HSA and FSA
Check your benefits
Bring your plan information to any visit, or call ahead, and the team will explain what your plan is likely to cover before treatment is scheduled.
Laser curious?
Does laser gum treatment hurt?
We numb the area first, and most patients report mild soreness afterward rather than real pain. Recovery from laser contouring is typically easier than from traditional techniques.
What is a gingivectomy?
It's removing and reshaping gum tissue to fix overgrowth, even out the gumline, or expose more of a tooth for restoration or appearance. The laser keeps the work precise and the healing gentler.
Can a laser fix my gummy smile?
Often, when the cause is extra gum tissue over normal-length teeth. An evaluation tells you whether contouring alone gets the result you want or whether more is involved.
Can lasers cure gum disease?
No single tool cures gum disease. Lasers help with specific tissue procedures, but infection below the gumline still needs deep cleaning and maintenance, and advanced cases need a periodontist. You'll always get the honest version of what your gums need.
From our patients
Why people choose Clarity Dental.
The right tool for the right job.
Request an evaluation online or call, and find out what the laser can do for your case.