When To Seek Periodontal Laser Treatment

When do you need to see your periodontist? We may recommend soft-tissue laser treatment for people with sore, red, and bleeding gums, as this could mean disease that needs management to avoid tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about when to seek periodontal treatment with our soft-tissue lasers!

How to Recognize Periodontal Disease

How do you recognize the presence of an issue like periodontal disease? The issue starts with inflammation, also known as gingivitis. When your gums become inflamed, they could look redder than usual and may even feel sore or bleed. As the inflammation progresses into disease, you could notice worsening sensitivity, more frequent bleeding, and even recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. When you encounter these changes to your gums, don’t hesitate. Contact our team right away for a diagnosis and to discuss possible treatment options. With soft-tissue lasers, we can provide precise treatment with comfort, managing periodontal disease so you avoid pain and the risk of tooth loss.

Help with Advanced Soft-Tissue Lasers

We work with multiple soft tissue laser systems, including Fotona, LANAP, and REPAIR with WaterLase. These have been calibrated specifically to handle soft tissue concerns, and to destroy harmful bacteria in the pocket, so the disease can be managed with preventive and holistic steps moving forward. The technology can target areas with precision so we can remove diseased portions of your gums and reshape the gum line in the process. The technology means no need for scalpels or sutures, so the treated area heals quickly. The procedure takes one visit and you could return to your normal routine in as little as a day or two. The procedure lowers the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling, and requires little to no anesthesia too.

Management Procedures

After we complete the procedure with advanced technology, we need to manage your oral health to keep the disease in check and protect your smile. With Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, our team can remove the layers of plaque and tartar from the teeth to control inflammation. Our team could also use Ozone Therapy to control harmful bacteria, and we will discuss better home care options too, such as proper diet and better brushing and flossing habits.

If you have any questions about how our team will protect your oral health with soft-tissue laser systems, or if you want to schedule a visit now to seek care, then reach out to our office today!

Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontal Treatment

We would like to help manage your gum health and keep your smile beautiful. To learn more about our soft-tissue dental technology, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.