The Importance Of Laser Periodontal Treatment

Our team is proud to offer multiple treatment systems that employ advanced dental lasers. These allow us to treat and manage gum disease, and even aid in jawbone grafting and gum grafting too. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the importance of laser periodontal treatment.

The Signs of Gum Disease

How do you recognize the presence of periodontal disease, so you know when to schedule an appointment with our team? For some, their general dentist or orthodontist will identify the warning signs and refer them to our office. But you can contact us directly when you experience possible changes to your gums. These potential warning signs could include soreness and redness in your gums, bleeding when you brush and floss, or possibly swelling. As the disease becomes more pronounced, tissues could pull away from the teeth to make them appear longer and increase the risk of tooth decay. Don’t ignore these changes, see us right away for a diagnosis!

Managing Your Smile with Laser Dentistry

We will begin your treatment experience with an exam, looking at your smile with advanced digital technology to make an accurate and precise assessment of the disease. From there, we can choose the right treatment option for your smile. We have multiple dental laser systems, including LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona. These use a concentrated beam of light that is specially calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns. Our team can use them to trim away the diseased parts of your gums, enabling healthy gums to attach to the teeth and help better manage the issue. If you have serious recession, they can aid in our conservative Pinhole Gum Grafts. We can also use them to assist with jawbone grafting if we need to adjust your smile in preparation for dental implant placement.

The Benefits of Our Systems

The lasers are comfortable and rarely require the use of dental anesthesia. They can treat concerns in one visit, and since we don’t need scalpels and sutures, the treated areas heal fast, with some return to their normal routines in as little as 24 to 48 hours. The technology also destroys harmful bacteria, so the risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding is lowered. If you have any questions about how we can target your periodontal issues with even later stages, or if you experience some of the symptoms we have discussed in our blog, then please reach out to our team today. We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a full smile for years to come!

Schedule Your Appointment for Treatment Using Dental Technology

Periodontal treatment can help keep your gums healthy and strong, so your smile stays full. To learn more about laser dentistry, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.