Do you have gums that feel uncomfortable, or do you notice bleeding? If so, this could mean periodontal disease is present, and that you could benefit from treatment. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about reasons to consider treating the disease and managing it with laser systems!
The Signs of Poor Gum Health
How do we know your gums need to undergo treatment? We urge you to visit our office when you notice your gums feel sore, look redder than usual. You also need to schedule an appointment if you notice bleeding when you brush or floss, or if they begin to recede, a complication that makes teeth appear longer than normal. These are all signs of gingivitis or even the onset of periodontal disease, and means you need care to manage the issue. Otherwise, you risk the onset of periodontitis, the advanced stage linked to adult tooth loss. With laser dentistry, we can manage the issue with comfort and precision, keeping your smile healthy and whole.
The Benefits of Laser Treatment
Our dental lasers use a concentrated beam of light that is calibrated specifically to handle soft issue concerns like periodontal disease. Our team can use them in place of scalpels and sutures, so we can target areas with precision and remove diseased portions and destroy bacteria, all while leaving healthy tissues intact. This helps lower the risk of infection, bleeding, and swelling, and the targeted area heals fast, so you can return to your normal routine in as little as a day or two. The process is also comfortable and rarely requires the use of dental anesthesia or sedation. But we can also treat more than periodontal disease!
Possible Treatment Options
With our dental laser systems, including Fotona, LANAP, and REPAIR with WaterLase, we can treat and manage gum disease. But we can also aid in conservative gum grafting procedures to address receding tissues. The technology can also assist with jawbone grafting, so we can strengthen smiles in preparation for dental implant placement. The technology can also help treat sleep apnea so you rest easier, and can offer benefits for your facial appearance too.
If you have any questions about how we protect your gum health and overall oral health with dental lasers, or if you would like to schedule a visit to start treatment, then reach out to our team today. We want to help you smile with confidence in 2026 and beyond, and that starts with an initial visit to our team.
Schedule Your Appointment for Advanced Care
We are ready to help manage your periodontal health with advanced technology. To learn more about our treatment systems, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.