Using Lasers To Treat Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums which can be caused by plaque buildup. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, it’s essential that you schedule consistent deep cleanings to best manage your symptoms. Without these treatments, the infection can progress into more serious stages that can lead to gum recession, tooth loss, and more. Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, offers laser therapy that may be more comfortable than traditional scaling and root planing treatments. In today’s blog, we’re here to discuss these treatment options.

Laser Scaling And Root Planing

Patients with gum disease will need periodontal cleanings to help treat or manage their symptoms. If you are in the stage of gingivitis, a proper scaling and root planing treatment combined with improved oral hygiene may be able to help you reverse the inflammation. For patients with more serious stages of the disease, routine scaling and root planings may need to be scheduled. By using calibrated light beams for this process, we are able to better target the harmful bacteria without risking damage to your soft tissues. This allows the deep cleaning process to be more comfortable for you and the healing time could be quicker.

Jawbone Grafting

When you experience serious stages of gum disease, you may experience bone loss as the harmful bacteria wears away at your gums and weakens your teeth. Eventually, you may begin to experience tooth loss. We can help restrengthen the bone around this area to protect your facial structure and create a sturdy base for prosthetic tooth replacement options when necessary. We may use a target laser treatment to prepare your jawbone and roots of your teeth for jawbone grafting. This preparation allows the process of jawbone grafting to be less invasive and more comfortable for you as the patient.

REPAIR Treatments

REPAIR with waterlase is another helpful treatment option for gum disease that uses a combination of concentrated water and light energy. This procedure offers several benefits, including being less invasive since there is no need for a scalpel during your treatment. As a result, it can be more comfortable for the patient and can effectively target the harmful bacteria while protecting your smile. Depending on the severity of the stage of gum disease, you may need to have this treatment repeated a few times to best manage your symptoms. We may combine this therapy with others to yield the most effective results. Our goal in our office is to find personalized treatments that best meet your needs. To learn more about our treatment options, call us today to make an appointment.

Talk To Our Team To Learn More

We can help you manage symptoms of periodontal disease. To schedule your appointment with our team, call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.