| Consider | LANAP® | Implants |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Teeth |  Preserves your real teeth |  Requires tooth extraction |
| Cost | More affordable | $50K+ for full-mouth |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive, no cutting or sutures | Involves surgery & recovery time |
| Recovery | Usually back to normal within 24 hours | Weeks to months of healing |
| Treatment Philosophy | Treats the root cause & restores what's natural | Replaces what's lost with artificial solutions |
| Consider | LANAP® | Implants |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Teeth | Preserves your real teeth | Requires tooth extraction |
| Cost | More affordable | $50K+ for full-mouth |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive, no cutting or sutures | Involves surgery & recovery time |
| Recovery | Usually back to normal within 24 hours | Weeks to months of healing |
| Treatment Philosophy | Treats the root cause & restores what's natural | Replaces what's lost with artificial solutions |
LANAP® (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a modern, FDA-cleared treatment for gum disease that uses a specialized laser to remove infected tissue and bacteria without cutting or sutures. It helps regenerate healthy gum and bone tissue while preserving your natural teeth.
The laser precisely targets diseased areas without harming healthy tissue. It eliminates bacteria deep below the gumline and stimulates the body’s natural healing response to regenerate supportive tissues around your teeth.
LANAP® is performed by trained and certified dental professionals who specialize in laser periodontal therapy. At our office, only experienced doctors with advanced training in LANAP® handle your care.
Most LANAP® treatments can be completed in just one or two sessions, depending on the severity of your condition. Each session typically lasts about two hours. Minimal follow-up visits are needed compared to traditional gum surgery.
Recovery is usually quick and comfortable. Most patients return to normal activities within 24 hours, with far less pain, swelling, and bleeding than traditional surgery. The laser also promotes faster tissue healing and regeneration.
LANAP® offers a proven, minimally invasive way to treat gum disease, save your natural teeth, and restore your oral health—with little to no downtime. From your personalized consultation to expert-guided care, our team is trained, prepared, and genuinely committed to helping you achieve lasting results. We’ve made the process comfortable, convenient, and designed around you.
Andrew Peterson, DMD, MS, is a periodontal surgeon serving patients at Arcadia Perio in Arcadia, California.
Dr. Peterson received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, in 2009. Subsequently, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland in 2013 and 2017, respectively.
He practiced in the greater Portland area until 2019, at which time he accepted an adjunct teaching position at Loma Linda University in the School of Graduate Periodontics. It was his affiliation with Loma Linda that led him to begin collaborating with Dr. J. Paul Fuentes, another adjunct professor.
Dr. Peterson is board-certified and enjoys lecturing and teaching. He is experienced in a wide variety of periodontal regenerative therapies and implantology. He is also a certified LANAP® (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) clinician.
In his spare time, Dr. Peterson enjoys golfing, hiking, biking, and spending time with his son, Luke.
01 West Huntington Drive,
#507, Arcadia, CA 91007
Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 5PM
Friday: 8AM – 12PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
