The Signs You Need Perio Laser Treatment

Periodontal disease impacts half of adults over the age of 30 according to studies from the Centers for Disease Control. When the disease develops, care is needed to manage it and prevent complications and discomfort. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the signs that you may need perio laser treatment.

The Warning Signs of Gum Disease

What are the common warning signs of gum disease? You may experience changes to your gums, such as redness or soreness. There could also be bleeding when you brush or floss, and swelling as well. As the disease increases in severity, you could also notice recession, in which the tissues recede to make teeth appear longer. Don’t ignore these changes to your gums, contact our team for an exam and diagnosis. Otherwise, you risk the onset of the stage known as periodontitis, which is linked to adult tooth loss.

The Potential Dangers

As we touched on above, when periodontal disease reaches the periodontitis stage, this could sever the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. This leads to loose and missing teeth. In fact, advanced gum disease is the most common cause of adult tooth loss. If you do lose teeth to the disease, we can manage the disease and offer dental implants to fill in the gaps with a replacement option that looks and functions like natural teeth. However, we would rather help you avoid tooth loss and discomfort altogether with our perio laser treatments!

Help With Perio Lasers

With systems like LANAP and REPAIR with WaterLase, as well as our Fotona options, we can help manage the issue and keep your smile whole. Dental technology can be used to target the diseased parts of your tissues and remove them with precision, leaving your healthy tissues and structures intact. The technology allows healthy tissues to reattach to the teeth, reducing the depth of periodontal pockets and improving your overall oral health. The lasers provide relief in one visit, and offer a reduced risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection. Most people even return to their normal routine after only a day or two of rest. We can then use preventive and holistic options to manage the issue moving forward, including routine cleanings and options like Ozone Therapy.

If you have any questions about how our team can manage your oral health and provide relief with dental lasers, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team for a diagnosis, then contact our office today to get started.

Schedule Your Appointment for Our Perio Lasers

We want to help you enjoy good periodontal health and avoid issues that threaten smile stability. To learn more about helping your smile with advanced technology, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.