Could Laser Dentistry Prevent Tooth Loss?

Losing teeth is possible when you have untreated periodontal disease. But with management using dental lasers, we can help your smile stay whole and beautiful! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about preventing tooth loss with our dental lasers.

The Link Between Gum Disease and Missing Teeth

How does developing periodontal disease lead to missing teeth? When you have the disease and do not undergo routine treatment to properly manage it, then the issue grows in severity. You could eventually develop periodontitis, the advanced stage that is actually linked to missing teeth. At this stage, you could suffer attachment loss, when the tissues connecting your teeth and gums deteriorate, which leads to tooth loss. In fact, periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults! But with laser dentistry, we can manage the issue and keep your smile intact.

Preserving Smiles with Laser Dentistry

Our soft tissue systems are specially calibrated to handle your gum health. Our team can use them to gently and carefully remove diseased portions of the gums and reshape the gum line with precision. The process is comfortable and rarely requires anesthesia, and allows us to destroy pockets of harmful bacteria too. We can then manage the issue moving forward with a preventive approach. The technology reduces the risk of bleeding, infection and swelling, and you can return to your normal route faster, as there are no scalpels and sutured areas that need lengthy healing times. In as little as 24 to 48 hours, you can enjoy your regular routine with a stronger smile and a reduced risk of tooth loss!

Protecting Your Smile During the Holidays

The holiday season is here, so we urge you to see us now if you have any symptoms, like sore and bleeding gums. With an appointment time, we can see you and offer care before the year ends and your 2025 dental benefits and health savings account funds expire. You can then start 2026 with a stronger and healthier smile, one that looks good too! You can also protect your smile by cutting back on the sugar and starch in your holiday meals, and making sure you brush and floss as you should each and every day, even when you are out of town.

If you have any questions about protecting your gums with lasers, or about starting care not before your holiday season is too hectic, then reach out to our team today to get started.

Schedule Your Appointment for Advanced Solutions

We would like to help you enjoy better oral health and avoid the loss of your natural teeth. To learn more about our soft-tissue dental lasers, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.