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As we mentioned above, changes to your gums such as redness, soreness, and bleeding mean you should see our team for a diagnosis. As the disease increases in severity, there could also be swelling or even recession that makes teeth appear long and uneven. Our team can conduct a detailed examination with advanced digital imaging, so we can assess the cause and severity of your periodontal disease, and create a treatment plan to manage it and bring relief to your smile. With laser dentistry, we can offer care with comfort and precision, and prevent issues like tooth loss!
With treatments like LANAP and REPAIR with WaterLase, our team can employ special soft tissue lasers to manage periodontal disease, bringing relief to your smile. These systems use a concentrated beam of light to gently remove diseased parts of your tissues, so that healthy gums can attach to the gums again. The technology can target these areas with precision so that healthy tissues are not damaged. Since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, the area heals quickly, with people returning to their normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours. In addition, the technology limits the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling, and often requires little to no anesthesia at all!
What happens once we complete the laser portion of your treatment? At this point, we will focus on holistic and preventive treatments to better manage the disease and protect you from discomfort and tooth loss. This could include dental cleanings or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months, the use of antibacterial medications, and even treatments like Ozone Therapy, all of which control bacteria and buildup. At home, we urge you to brush and floss daily, avoid tobacco products, and cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet.
If you have any questions about how we can improve your gum health and keep your smile whole with laser dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy your best smile!
Don’t let poor oral health lead to discomfort and missing teeth, talk to our team! To learn more about treatment with laser dentistry, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.
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