How does untreated gum disease cause smiles to lose teeth and the jaw to weaken? Without routine care to properly manage the issue, periodontal disease could reach a state known as periodontitis. At this stage, the connective tissues between your teeth and gums actually erode, which leads to loose and missing teeth. In fact, this is the most common cause of adult tooth loss!
When we lose teeth, this causes the surrounding jawbone structure to lose mass and density. The area weakens, so it can no longer support dental implants and you run the risk of developing further tooth loss and an aged appearance. But with laser-assisted jawbone grafting, we could strengthen your smile!
Our team will use dental lasers to gently and carefully adjust gum tissues and attachment structures with precision and accuracy, preparing your smile for the treatment process. We then add new structure to the lower jaw, usually in the form of bone taken from other parts of your own body, like the rear of your jaw, your hip, or your knee. We could also employ synthetic or donor tissues. When the structures are added, they bond with the smile and allow the area to strengthen, so we can move forward with tooth replacement.
When the grafting area heals, we could insert one or more dental implants, which act as new roots and help further protect the area, so your bite doesn’t weaken with time and your new teeth have the ability to stay in place for years to come. We could address a single missing tooth with a single dental implant and crown, or we could employ several to support a bridge or possibly even a full set of new teeth. Our team can also use cleanings, medications, and options like Ozone Therapy, to help manage the inflammation and buildup, controlling the disease to prevent further tooth loss and discomfort in your smile.
If you have any questions about how we strengthen your smile with the grafting procedure, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with our team, then please contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Our team wants to help treat weakened structures and rebuild your smile, so you can feel confident and avoid major problems with the health and function of your smile. To learn more about laser-assisted treatment, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.
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