If periodontal disease is not prevented or properly managed, the effects on your health can be alarming. The bacteria that are present beneath your gums cause inflammation, and they can encourage the destruction of tissues that are relied on to keep your teeth in place. That tissue damage causes teeth to lose support, which can make them loose and susceptible to being lost. The bacteria that cause inflammation can create problems for other parts of your body, including your heart, if they have the opportunity to travel to new areas.
We use both the LANAP laser and the REPAIR laser treatment for patients. Having access to more than one type of laser helps us customize your treatment experience so that you receive the right care for you. Lasers provide greater precision than scalpels, which means any cuts made to your tissues are smaller, and do less to affect healthy portions of your gums. Lasers also encourage faster healing, plus they limit bleeding to the point that no suturing is needed after your treatment!
Lasers help us do more than just eliminate the bacteria attacking your gums. During grafting procedures, we use lasers to make treatments less invasive. These tools help us perform jawbone grafting treatments that will not require the suturing of your gums. For periodontal grafts, we rely on the Pinhole Surgical Technique to encourage the movement and growth of new tissues while minimizing the effects on you. This can make the experience easier, and it can lead to cosmetic improvements in less time!
At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, patients who are affected by periodontal disease can learn what laser treatment is able to do for them. If you would like to learn more about our practice and services, please call Dr. Kania’s laser periodontal office in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, at (760) 642-0711.
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