Repairing Your Gums With Dental Lasers

Your gums can develop a serious disease known as periodontal disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, this could happen in over 50% of people over the age of 30. Without treatment to manage it, this could damage the gums and connective tissues too, leaving you vulnerable to discomfort and tooth loss. But your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can help repair your smile with dental lasers!

Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss

Periodontal disease could occur when the gums become inflamed and treatment isn’t received to reverse gingivitis. Eventually, the tissues pull away from the teeth and form pockets for disease-causing bacteria to enter, leading to periodontal disease. Your inflammation could be due to poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar and starch, which leads to plaque buildup and gum irritation. Other causes could include tobacco use, a family history of the disease, inflammatory illnesses, or even certain medications. Without treatment, this could lead to issues like heart disease and diabetes, and even the risk of adult tooth loss!

REPAIR with WaterLase

With the REPAIR with WaterLase system, our team can employ advanced dental lasers, which have been specially calibrated for soft tissue use, to take on the disease and protect your smile. The system uses a laser accompanied by a gentle stream of running water. We can remove the diseased portions of the gums with precision, avoiding damage to healthy structures. Healthy tissues can then attach to the teeth and reduce the depth of periodontal pockets and make the disease manageable with routine preventive care.

Restoring Your Gum Health

As we mentioned above, the lasers ensure treatment with precision so healthy gums stay intact. The technology also destroys harmful bacteria and reduces the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling. The system also provides treatment with comfort, rarely requiring dental anesthesia at all. In addition, the lack of scalpels and sutures means that treatment takes one visit to complete and that the area heals quickly, so you may be able to return to your normal routine after 24 to 48 hours of rest.

If you have any questions about how we restore your gum health with our laser dental systems, or if you have symptoms like sore, red, and bleeding gums that need treatment, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. Our team is ready to safeguard your smile from uncomfortable symptoms and tooth loss, so you can smile with confidence.

Schedule Your Appointment for Treatment with Dental Lasers

To manage periodontal disease and keep your smile intact and beautiful, we can employ advanced technology. To learn more about our advanced technologies, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.