Did you know that if left untreated, periodontal disease could lead to adult tooth loss? This is actually the number one cause of adult tooth loss! To help prevent this, we can manage periodontal disease with advanced perio lasers. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania and our Encinitas/San Diego, CA, team talk about preventing tooth loss with perio dental laser treatment.
Periodontitis and Tooth Loss
Without treatment to control periodontal disease, it could reach a stage known as periodontitis. When this happens, the connective tissues between your teeth and gums become severed, leading to adult tooth loss. Which is why at the first sign of changes to your periodontal health, you should see our team for a diagnosis and to discuss possible treatment options. Warning signs include redness in the gums, as well as redness and even bleeding. There could also be recession as the gums pull away from the teeth, making them look longer. To manage the issue and avoid tooth loss, we could employ advanced laser dentistry!
Laser Dentistry
With perio lasers, we can target soft tissues with precision and ease, and also comfort, as the process rarely requires anesthesia or sedation. We can choose from a variety of systems, including LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona. With the technology, we can trim away the diseased portions of your gums and reshape the gum line for better health and beauty. In the process, this also destroys harmful bacteria to make inflammation easier to control. The process only takes one visit! In addition to removing diseased tissues and reshaping the gums, our team can aid in jawbone grafting, gum grafts, and even dental implant placement.
What Happens Next?
Following the procedure, our team will offer holistic and preventive treatments moving forward to better manage and control the issue to keep smiles whole. This could consist of Ozone Therapy to destroy harmful bacteria, antimicrobial medications to control harmful bacteria, or even routine cleanings every three to four months to remove plaque and tartar and keep inflammation under control. At home, you can help with better brushing and flossing, as well as a diet with limited sugar and no tobacco products.
If you have any questions about how we manage your oral health with perio laser treatments, or if you are ready to schedule an appointment to discuss possible treatment options, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help your smile stay whole!
Schedule Your Appointment for Perio Treatment
Our team wants to help tackle periodontal disease and prevent the loss of natural teeth. To learn more about protecting your oral health, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.