Do Bleeding Gums Mean You Need Dental Lasers?

When you have sore and bleeding gums, this could potentially indicate the presence of periodontal disease. You need treatment to manage this concern so you avoid uncomfortable symptoms and tooth loss. We can help! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about treating periodontal disease with dental lasers.

The Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

When gum disease develops, you could begin to experience changes to your gingival tissues. For example, you could notice they appear redder than normal and soreness could occur too. Bleeding when you brush and floss is common too. As the disease grows in severity, you could experience swelling or even recession. As they recede, this can make teeth appear longer than usual. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, contact our team for an exam and consultation to see if you have periodontal disease and what steps we can take to manage it so you avoid worse discomfort and tooth loss!

Starting Treatment with Laser Dentistry

In many cases, we can offer relief using advanced dental laser systems, such as LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and the Fotona systems. These are calibrated specifically to handle soft tissue concerns, providing treatment with precision and accuracy. We can target the areas where we need to remove diseased tissues, while at the same time keeping healthy tissues intact. The lasers allow us to reshape the gum line to help improve oral health and the appearance of your smile as well. The systems also destroy harmful bacteria to help control buildup and prevent inflammation. The procedure takes one visit and many return to their normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours, as the technology means a faster healing period and a lowered risk of complications like bleeding, infection, and swelling.

Managing Your Oral Health

Following treatment with our advanced dental laser system, our team will discuss preventive treatments to help manage the issue and keep your smile healthy and strong. For example, we could conduct a cleaning or possibly Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months to control plaque and tartar buildup, which fights inflammation. We could also destroy harmful oral bacteria with Ozone Therapy, which also protects healthy bacteria to keep your smile’s biome healthy. We could also discuss medications, changes to your diet, and better oral hygiene routines.

If you have any questions about how we secure better oral health with periodontal laser treatment, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with our team, then reach out to our office today!

Schedule Your Appointment for Advanced Periodontal Care

We have technology to target and manage your gum disease, so you avoid discomfort and bleeding. To learn more about our advanced treatment options, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.