If you suffer from periodontal disease, then this could lead to not only discomfort, but also threats to smile stability! Which is why we want to help manage your oral health with advanced technology. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the REPAIR with WaterLase system and how this helps your smile!
The Presence of Poor Gum Health
How do you know when you have poor gum health that requires treatment? You may experience soreness in your gums, or the tissues could appear redder than usual. You could encounter bleeding when you brush and floss, and recession could make teeth appear longer than usual. When you encounter potential warning signs like these, this could indicate the presence of a disorder like gingivitis or even gum disease. We urge you to see us soon for treatment to avoid the periodontitis stage, which is the number one cause of adult tooth loss! A visit now means we can start care before the hectic holidays are here, and you can use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits or health savings account funds before they expire.
Help with REPAIR with WaterLase
How do we help with laser dentistry? With the REPAIR system, a soft tissue laser is used to gently trim away the diseased parts of your gums. We can reshape the area in the process to ensure proper symmetry, and the healthy tissues can attach to your teeth. The laser is accompanied by a steady stream of gently running water too. The system provides treatment with precision and accuracy, and also comfort, as the process rarely requires any anesthesia. The lasers also destroy harmful bacteria to lower the risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding. Treatment only takes one visit to complete, and you can return to your normal routine after only a day or two of rest.
Managing the Disease With Holistic Care
Periodontal disease cannot be cured fully, but following laser dentistry we can begin managing it with a holistic and preventive approach. For example, our team can use options like Ozone Therapy, Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, and even antimicrobial medications to help keep the disease and inflammation in check, so you maintain a healthy and attractive smile.
If you have any questions about how we tackle periodontal disease with the REPAIR with WaterLase system, then contact our team today to learn more. We are ready to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty.
Schedule Your Appointment for Laser Dental Care
Our team wants to help you maintain good gum health and a full smile, and can do so in only one visit. To learn more about correcting smiles with REPAIR with WaterLase, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.