We use soft tissue lasers instead of manual tools, like scalpels, when we do work that involves cutting, trimming, or otherwise directly manipulating gum tissues. These tissues can be sensitive, particularly when gum disease is already an issue. Using lasers instead of manual tools allows us to be more conservative during treatment and preserve more of your healthy gums. It also helps us to make your recovery period easier, as lasers encourage faster healing!
Lasers can limit bleeding as your gums are worked on, and allow us to perform treatment without the need to suture the tissues. Because of this, and because we are able to do provide greater precision during your care, you can have a less difficult recovery. You can also see the benefits of work like gum grafting in less time, which can help you feel more confident in your smile!
If you ignore signs of poor periodontal health, the consequences can be serious. Over time, bacteria that form and spread beneath your gums can destroy the tissues that are keeping your teeth secure. This is what leads to tooth loss, a problem that often affects people with serious gum disease. There is also evidence that poor periodontal health can make a person more vulnerable to different health threats, including heart disease! Thanks to modern treatment options, and the use of tools like lasers, we can help you avoid these consequences while also taking care of your smile.
At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, patients who require work for periodontal disease can be happy to hear about the benefits of treatment with lasers. Our modern treatment options can help you fight the effects of an infection while limiting your discomfort, and shortening your healing time. If you would like to learn more about a particular service, or more about our practice, call Dr. Kania’s periodontal practice at (760) 642-0711.
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