Laser Dentistry And Gum Grafts

Periodontal disease could eventually cause a complication known as gum recession, in which tissues recede to expose portions of the roots. As part of your perio treatment, we can correct this and improve the appearance and health of your smile. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about laser dentistry and gum grafts, and how we can help you enjoy better oral health!

Periodontal Disease and Recession

When you develop periodontal disease, you need treatment to manage it and prevent the later stages, which are linked to complications like increased discomfort and adult tooth loss. In addition, this could cause the tissues to recede from the teeth. This recession not only makes teeth appear longer than usual, but this exposes portions of the roots that are not protected by enamel, so the risk of tooth decay and infection increases as well. Our team can help restore the health and beauty of your smile with an alternative to gum grafts, one that is more conservative and involves the use of advanced dental lasers!

The Pinhole Surgical Technique

The Pinhole Surgical Technique doesn’t involve taking tissues from other parts of your mouth’s interior to cover the exposed portions of your roots. Instead, we will make a minuscule hole in the gums and then add a special collagen material to the interior. We then manipulate the tissues until they cover the roots. We take time to ensure proper symmetry in your bite too, so you have a more attractive appearance. Afterward, we can discuss preventive and holistic treatments to better manage the disease and keep your smile healthy and attractive, so you feel confident and avoid discomfort and the risk of issues like further recession and tooth loss!

Laser Dentistry Assistance

As part of the procedure, we may need to make adjustments to your hard and soft tissues. To do so with recession, we use lasers instead of scalpels and sutures. Which means we can target areas with better precision, and the process rarely needs anesthesia too. The technology helps lower the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling, and the area heals much faster too. If you have any questions about how we tackle gum recession with the Pinhole Surgical Technique, or about how we help boost periodontal health with the use of dental lasers, then contact our team today to learn more.

Schedule Your Appointment for Laser Perio Care

We can offer a conservative and effective alternative to traditional gum grafts! We want you to ensure better oral health and a more attractive appearance too, so you feel confident in social situations and avoid concerns like tooth loss. To learn more about correcting gum recession, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.