Did you know that if you have untreated periodontal disease, this could mean a higher risk of tooth loss? We want to help prevent this by managing your periodontal disease with a dental laser. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about stopping tooth loss with laser dentistry, and keeping your gums healthy in the process so you can smile with confidence again!
Tooth Loss and Periodontal Disease
How does periodontal disease lead to tooth loss? When you develop this disease, you could experience uncomfortable symptoms like sore, red, and bleeding gums, or gum recession that makes teeth appear long. With time, the disease could reach a stage known as periodontitis, which destroys the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. Without these attachment tissues, the teeth become loose and lost. In fact, this is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. But our team can help manage the issue with advanced laser technology, so you avoid periodontitis and keep your smile intact!
Laser Dentistry
We have a number of systems to choose from, such as LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona. With these options, we can use a concentrated beam of light to remove diseased tissues from your gums while keeping healthy tissues intact. The technology helps destroy harmful bacteria in the process, and we can provide care in one visit with precision and comfort. No scalpels, no sutures, and a faster healing time are possible, with little risk for bleeding, swelling, and infection. Afterward, we could offer preventive care to manage the issue so you avoid symptoms and your smile remains whole.
Tooth Replacement
What if you have already lost teeth due to issues like periodontitis? If so, we can manage the issue with laser dentistry and preventive care, and then discuss replacing what has been lost with dental implants. These look and function like natural teeth, and we can aid in the placement and healing process with advanced technology. Our team can address a single missing tooth or use several to support a full set of new teeth too!
If you have any questions about how our team will control periodontal disease and keep your smile full with laser dentistry, or if you want to discuss the use of dental implants to address one or more missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come, so reach out soon to get started.
Schedule Your Appointment for Laser Dentistry
Our team is ready to manage your gum disease to keep your smile whole and beautiful. To learn more about our perio laser treatments, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.