Managing Periodontal Disease Using Dental Lasers

Periodontal disease is a very common oral health concern, and one that could lead to tooth loss. Which is why we want to offer care to manage the issue and protect your smile’s health and stability. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about managing the issue with advanced dental lasers.

The Onset of Periodontal Disease

How do you know when your gums are in trouble? Factors like a diet high in sugar and poor brushing and flossing habits could lead to plaque and tartar buildup, which irritates and inflames the gums to cause gingivitis. You could also develop inflammation due to infrequent professional cleanings, a family history of periodontal issues, inflammatory illnesses, and even the use of specific medications. Without treatment to reverse gingivitis, the gums could eventually pull away from the teeth and form pockets for disease-causing bacteria to enter, leading to periodontal disease. You then begin to experience sore, red, and bleeding gums. There could be swelling as well. For others, as the disease grows in severity recession could occur, which makes teeth appear long and uneven. When you experience these potential symptoms, you need to see our team for a diagnosis right away!

Periodontal Laser Treatment

With laser dentistry, we can use systems like LANAP, Fotona, and REPAIR with WaterLase to manage the disease and protect your smile from painful symptoms and even the risk of adult tooth loss. These systems employ a beam of light that has been calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns, allowing our team to remove the diseased portions of your gums and reshape the gum line. The lasers also destroy pockets of harmful bacteria and can help remove buildup from the teeth. In one visit, this can reshape the smile and help make the disease manageable with preventive treatments moving forward, such as routine cleanings every three to four months or Ozone therapy and medications. The lasers also offer care with comfort and may not need anesthesia at all, while also limiting the risk of bleeding, infection, and dwelling. The treated areas heal quickly too!

Starting Your Care

How do we start your treatment? To begin, we will look closely at your smile with digital imaging technology, allowing our team to assess the presence and severity of the disease, while also looking at any underlying damage to your jawbone and connective tissues. We then plan the treatment process in detail! If you have any questions about laser treatment, then contact our team today.

Schedule Your Appointment and Save Your Gums

Our team wants to provide treatment with comfort and precision, which is why we employ advanced treatment options. To learn more about treatment with advanced technology, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.