Helping Your Smile With REPAIR Perio Lasers

When you have periodontal disease, this could grow in severity over time and without treatment, you could risk the loss of your natural teeth. To help treat and manage the disease, our team could use advanced laser systems. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the REPAIR with WaterLase system.

The Indicators You Need Periodontal Treatment

You should be aware of any changes to your gums, and see our team for treatment. For example, if the gums appear redder than usual, feel sensitive, or bleed when you brush or floss, this could be a sign you need treatment. Other warning signs include swelling or even recession that makes teeth appear long. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, as periodontal disease will grow in severity with time and you could develop the periodontitis stage, the one linked to adult tooth loss. Fortunately, with laser dentistry our team can offer relief!

REPAIR With WaterLase

The REPAIR with WaterLase system uses a concentrated beam of light that is specially calibrated to take on soft tissue concerns. The laser is accompanied by a steady stream of water too. The system allows us to target the areas of the gums that are particularly diseased, so we can remove them and allow healthy tissues to adhere to the teeth. The system can target the tissues with precision to avoid damage to the healthy portions of your gums. The system is also comfortable, and rarely requires the use of anesthesia. They also destroy harmful oral bacteria, which reduces the risk of swelling, bleeding, and infection afterward. Treatment only takes one visit, and you can usually return to your normal routine after 24 to 48 hours of rest.

Managing Your Newly Treated Smile

Once we use the lasers to reshape the gum line and destroy harmful oral bacteria, we can offer holistic treatments to help control the disease and keep your smile whole and healthy for years to come. We could clean the teeth every few months with Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, and even use Ozone Therapy and special medications to control bacteria. Our team can also discuss better home care habits too! If you have any questions about how our team will manage periodontal disease with laser dentistry, or if you want to schedule a visit before your 2024 dental benefits expire, then contact our team today to get started.

Talk To Our Team About Laser Treatment Options

Our team wants to help you smile with confidence and avoid the impacts of untreated periodontal disease. To learn more about how we treat periodontal concerns and safeguard your smile, then schedule an appointment with our team, call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at (760) 642-0711.