There are a variety of problems that are linked to periodontal disease, an advanced form of gingivitis that can create long-term health difficulties. As gum tissues and hard tissues supporting teeth are destroyed, teeth become loose and vulnerable to be lost. You also face potential difficulties because of periodontal disease. An unmanaged condition can potentially raise your risk for heart troubles, and it can interfere with your management of other conditions.
While manual tools can be used to fight periodontal disease, these tools can make procedures more invasive, they can call for longer recovery times, and they require suturing of your periodontal tissues to help you heal. With laser technology, Dr. Kania is able to more carefully access areas where bacteria have gathered to remove these deposits. The greater precision of lasers makes it easier to preserve surrounding healthy gum tissues, and these tools manage to limit bleeding and remove the need for sutures. We offer multiple treatment options, as we offer care with our LANAP laser as well as REPAIR WaterLase laser technology.
Grafting procedures can also be easier and more comfortable when laser tools are used. One cosmetic concern associated with periodontal disease is gum line recession. We can provide gum grafting treatment in the form of the Pinhole Surgical Technique, which minimizes cuts and encourages shorter and easier healing. We can also use lasers when performing jawbone grafting procedures, which help us make the process of preparing a patient for dental implant placement after tooth loss easier.
Dr. Kania uses advanced tools and treatment options to help patients fight potentially serious problems associated with periodontal disease. To learn more about these services, and the care we can provide you, call Dr. Kania’s laser periodontal office in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, at (760) 642-0711.
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