When you have periodontal disease, you need treatment to manage the issue and prevent major concerns down the road, like tooth loss. Our team can use dental lasers to manage periodontal disease and provide other treatments with precision. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about laser dentistry and improving the health of your gums!

The Potential Warning Signs

When should you see a periodontist for treatment? People with periodontal disease may encounter sore, red, and bleeding gums. As the disease grows in severity, this could be accompanied by recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. Don’t ignore these warning signs, as treatment is necessary to manage the disease and fight the onset of periodontitis. This advanced stage is linked to loose and missing teeth, and causes worsening discomfort too. Our team will conduct a detailed digital examination of your smile from multiple angles, so we can assess the cause and extent of the issue and also plan treatment with precision. For many, help is available with laser dentistry.

Laser Treatment

With options like LANAP and REPAIR with WaterLase, we can help manage the disease and keep your smile whole. These soft tissue lasers have been calibrated for your smile. Since we use this technology in lieu of traditional scalpels and sutures, the area heals quickly and you can return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours. The system is also comfortable as many patients require little to no anesthesia. Since they can target the areas that require treatment with precision, this means there is no damage to healthy tissues. Afterward, the risk of swelling, bleeding, and infection is much lower.

How We Manage Periodontal Issues

Our team will use the dental lasers to gently trim away the diseased portions of the gums. When we do, this allows healthy tissues to attach to the teeth. Moving forward, we can manage the disease by removing buildup every three to four months. If you have recession, the technology could accompany our conservative pinhole gum grafts, which helps us reshape the gum line for better symmetry and oral health. Along with cleaning, we also have holistic medications and treatments like ozone therapy to manage the disease and help you maintain a full and beautiful smile for years to come.

If you have any questions about how we treat periodontal disease with advanced laser systems, then contact our team today.

Talk To Our Team About Treating Periodontal Disease

Our team wants to help you avoid tooth loss and other major complications related to the disease. To learn more about correcting the issue with advanced treatment, then schedule an appointment with our team, call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at (760) 642-0711.