If you’re looking for laser gum disease treatment in Manhattan, LANAP therapy at Smile Lab NYC offers a way to reverse periodontal disease without a scalpel. Board-eligible periodontist Dr. Tala Ebrahimian uses gentle laser technology that is pain-free, stitch-free, and backed by faster recovery.
“My goal is to care for gum disease gently, so patients can heal faster and keep their natural teeth for life.”
If you’ve been told you need periodontal surgery, Dr. Tala Ebrahimian wants you to know there’s another way. She is an NYU-trained periodontist, a published researcher, and one of Manhattan’s few LANAP-certified specialists.
She’s also the kind of LANAP dentist NYC patients turn to when they want to keep their natural teeth. Her whole career has centered on one goal: saving those teeth using the least invasive methods available.
Her background spans a General Practice Residency at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital, a Level-1 Trauma Center, through to a full Certificate in Periodontics from New York University. That gives her a depth of clinical experience that is rare.
What patients remember most isn’t her credentials; it’s the way she makes them feel. Calm, informed, and genuinely cared for. With Dr. Tala, you’re not just another appointment. You’re a patient whose smile she’s personally invested in saving.
| Traditional Surgery | LANAP Laser Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pain & swelling | Minimal | |
| Cutting & stitches | None | |
| Recovery time | 2 – 4 weeks | Same or next day |
| Gum recession | Common | Prevented |
See the difference laser therapy makes; no recession, no swelling, just healthy pink gums and renewed confidence.
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Dr. Tala Ebrahimian brings strong training, advanced technology, and compassionate care to every patient at Smile Lab NYC.
All specialists under one roof means no more referrals across the city, no conflicting treatment plans, and faster care from start to finish. Your periodontal surgeon, endodontist, oral surgeon, and cosmetic dentist are all here, all collaborating on your care.
Open 9 AM- 7 PM weekdays and 9-5 all weekend. Book same-day appointments online. Fit dentistry into your life, not the other way around.
Know exactly what you'll pay before care begins. Smile Lab accepts most insurance, offers 0% financing, and never surprises you with hidden costs.
No unnecessary extractions or surgery when a laser option exists. Just evidence-based dentistry focused on long-term oral and overall health.
Brand-new office with clean design, modern technology, and an atmosphere that feels more like a SoHo studio than a dental clinic.
No more bleeding, no more pain; just healthier gums and renewed confidence.
At Smile Lab, you’re not just a patient number.
You’re cared for by a collaborative team of highly trained specialists who actually talk to each other about your treatment.
Founder & General Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Periodontist & Implant Specialist
LANAP is a specialized form of laser periodontics that should only be performed by a trained periodontist. As a provider of laser periodontics in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Tala Ebrahimian is NYU-trained, LANAP-certified, and board-eligible, with a focused clinical background in laser-based gum regeneration and implant preservation. When it comes to saving your natural teeth, credentials matter, and you'll be in highly qualified hands.
For laser gum disease therapy in Manhattan, Smile Lab NYC uses the only FDA-approved laser protocol for periodontal disease; the same technology Dr. Tala has studied, researched, and published scientific work on. This isn't experimental. LANAP is clinically proven to reduce pocket depths, regenerate bone, and slow the progression of periodontal disease, with results that conventional surgery cannot match.
Many of our LANAP patients came to us anxious, embarrassed, and convinced that surgery was their only option. They left relieved, comfortable, and with healthier gums than they'd had in years. Over 1,400 five-star reviews tell that story better than we could. Smile Lab NYC has built its reputation on outcomes, and on making every patient feel genuinely cared for from the first phone call to the final follow-up.
The entire procedure is completed in as little as one visit, with no cutting, no stitches, and no lengthy recovery.
Dr. Tala begins with a thorough periodontal evaluation, measuring the depth of your gum pockets, reviewing X-rays, and assessing bone loss and the extent of your gum disease. This lets her map out a precise, personalized plan before a single laser is turned on. You’ll leave this appointment knowing exactly what to expect, including timeline, recovery, and cost.
Dr. Tala begins with a comprehensive periodontal evaluation — measuring the depth of your gum pockets, reviewing X-rays, and assessing the extent of bone loss and gum disease. This allows her to map out a precise, personalized treatment plan before a single laser is turned on. You’ll leave this appointment knowing exactly what to expect — including timeline, recovery, and cost.
Using the FDA-approved PerioLase MVP-7 laser, Dr. Tala gently targets and removes the infected tissue lining the periodontal pockets, clearing bacteria behind your gums without touching healthy tissue. Unlike conventional surgery, there is no cutting, no scalpel, and no removal of healthy gum. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure feels.
Once the infected tissue is cleared, Dr. Tala uses ultrasonic instruments to remove the hardened tartar and calculus from the tooth root surfaces, the same buildup that let bacteria take hold in the first place. The laser then passes a second time to sterilize the pocket and encourage a blood clot to form, which is essential for the subsequent regeneration.
With the pocket sealed and sterilized, your body’s natural healing begins right away. The blood clot created by the laser acts as a scaffold for new bone and tissue to regenerate, something conventional surgery cannot reliably achieve. Most patients return to normal activity the same day or the next.
For the first day or two, plan on soft foods and avoid chewing directly on the treated areas to keep the clot intact. Any soreness is usually mild and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Dr. Tala will give you specific home care guidance, then schedule follow-up visits over the coming weeks and months to monitor healing, measure pocket reduction, and confirm that our gums are responding as expected.
At Smile Lab Dentistry, every patient deserves access to advanced, comfortable, and effective periodontal care, without fear, without unnecessary pain, and without being rushed into decisions they don’t fully understand. For many, that means a gentler alternative to laser gum surgery in NYC.
Dr. Tala Ebrahimian and the Smile Lab team guide you through every step of your LANAP journey, from your first consultation to your final follow-up. If you’re ready to stop living with gum disease and start healing for good, the team would love to meet you.
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Most patients are genuinely surprised by how comfortable LANAP is compared to what they were expecting. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you should feel little to no pain during it.
Because there is no cutting, no scalpel, and no stitches, the post-procedure soreness is minimal; most patients manage it easily with over-the-counter pain relief, if they need it at all. Dr. Tala’s patients consistently describe the experience as far less intimidating than they anticipated.
If dental anxiety is a concern, sedation options are available to make your visit as relaxed as possible.
One of the biggest advantages of LANAP over traditional gum surgery is the recovery time, or lack of it. Most Smile Lab NYC patients return to work and their normal routine the same day or the following day. There are no stitches to worry about, no significant swelling, and no lengthy downtime.
Dr. Tala will provide specific post-treatment guidelines, including temporary dietary recommendations for the first few days, to protect the healing tissue and support the best outcome. Compared to the two- to four-week recovery tied to traditional surgery, LANAP is a completely different experience.
Yes, most major plans cover it as periodontal surgery. Smile Lab will check your benefits and offer easy financing if needed. Call 332-237-6453 and the team will help you figure it out before you commit to anything.
LANAP is a strong option for most adults diagnosed with moderate to severe gum disease, particularly patients who have been told they need traditional surgery and want a less invasive path. If you’ve noticed swelling around one tooth that hasn’t resolved, that can be a sign gum disease has progressed enough to warrant an evaluation.
It suits patients on blood thinners or with health conditions that make surgery riskier, patients who are anxious about dental procedures, and patients who simply cannot afford weeks of downtime.
During your free consultation, Dr. Tala will conduct a thorough periodontal evaluation to assess your pocket depths, bone levels, and overall gum health, then give you an honest answer about whether LANAP is right for your situation.
Smile Lab Dentistry in Union Square is Manhattan’s premier destination for LANAP laser gum treatment and one of the most-searched options for LANAP NYC patients when comparing their choices.
Dr. Tala Ebrahimian, an NYU-trained, LANAP-certified, board-eligible periodontist with published research in bone and periodontal health, brings a level of skill to this procedure that is rare in New York City.
Combined with FDA-approved laser technology, over 1,400 five-star reviews, and a comfort-first approach, Smile Lab NYC is the clear choice for patients who want to keep their natural teeth without painful conventional surgery.
Most patients complete their full LANAP course in one or two appointments, depending on the severity of their gum disease. In a typical case, Dr. Tala treats half of the mouth in one session and the other half in a second session shortly after.
Following active care, you’ll be placed on a periodontal maintenance schedule, typically every three months, to monitor healing and prevent recurrence. These visits often pair with deep teeth cleaning and laser teeth cleaning to keep new bacteria from taking hold below the gumline. Dr. Tala will give you a precise plan and timeline during your free consultation.
Traditional gum surgery involves cutting away infected tissue with a scalpel, pulling the gums back to reach the tooth root, removing tissue, and closing the wound with stitches. Recovery typically takes two to four weeks and often leaves permanent recession that can make teeth look longer.
LANAP reaches the same goal, clearing infection and reducing pocket depth, but uses laser energy instead of a scalpel. Patients comparing LANAP with other laser gum surgery in Manhattan find the same advantages here: no incisions, no stitches, almost no recession, and a same-day or next-day return to work. For cases where recession has already occurred, a gum graft may be a separate conversation worth having with Dr. Tala.
For eligible patients, LANAP consistently delivers better outcomes with a fraction of the discomfort and downtime.
If you’ve noticed bleeding gums when cleaning your teeth, loose teeth, or persistent bad breath, these are early warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.
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The ADA defines it as anything potentially life-threatening or anything requiring immediate attention to stop bleeding or relieve severe pain. At Smile Lab, we treat severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, soft tissue infections, lost restorations, post-surgical complications, and trauma to the mouth or jaw. You can also read our full guide on the signs of a dental emergency if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with. Not sure if yours qualifies? Call anyway. We’d rather you check than wait too long.
Yes. Smile Lab offers same-day appointments for patients across Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re searching for an emergency dentist near me, Dr. Ebrahimi’s team is on call 365 days a year. Call (332) 258-8383 and we’ll get you in as quickly as possible.
For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Don’t let it dry out, and don’t scrub the root. For severe pain, over-the-counter pain relievers can help in the short term. For facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek. For bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. Call us at (332) 258-8383 so we can guide you on your way over.
With PPO insurance, your visit is covered. Without insurance, an urgent exam is a flat $99, and we offer 0% financing through Cherry, so cost never gets in the way. We tell you the full treatment cost before we start, every time. Call (332) 258-8383 and we’ll walk you through your options before the appointment.
A mild, occasional ache probably isn’t. A severe or worsening one is. Intense pain often signals infection, an abscess, nerve damage, or decay that can spread fast. If your toothache keeps you up at night, makes eating hard, or comes with swelling or fever, call us right away.
Smile Lab in Union Square is one of Manhattan’s top-rated urgent care practices. Dr. Waise Ebrahimi, a UC San Francisco graduate, leads a team on call 365 days a year for patients across New York. With a 4.7-star rating across 664 Google reviews and 1,759 ZocDoc reviews, Smile Lab is the team Manhattan patients trust when it matters most.
Act fast. Pick the tooth up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it gently with water if it’s dirty, but don’t scrub it. Place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it moist in milk or saliva. Then call (332) 237-6453 and get to our Union Square office immediately. Reimplantation success drops sharply after 30 minutes.
