| 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.
Dr. Richard Weimar is a native of Minnesota raised in, as he says with a smile, the vacation wonderland of Fridley. He attended the University of Minnesota from which he received his BA degree in 1978 and his DDS degree in 1983. He opened his practice the following year and has provided exceptional dental care to the Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park communities for over 30 years. He holds memberships in the Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantology, and the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology. He is accomplished in almost all phases of dentistry, with his mission to create a dental office where patients can receive almost all procedures in one office. He seeks to minimize the number of times patients are sent to specialty offices for treatment, thereby creating smoother, more efficient treatment for patients with complicated dental issues.
11256 86th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 5PM
Friday: 8AM – 12PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
