If you have sore, red, and bleeding gums, then we could repair and restore your smile. With periodontal lasers, our team can take on the symptoms at the source, and so with precision and comfort! In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about repairing Encinitas/San Diego, CA, smiles with lasers!
The Presence and Impact of Periodontal Disease
According to studies from the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of periodontal disease. Without treatment, this could reach a stage known as periodontitis, at which point teeth could become lost! On the path to tooth loss, you could also experience sensitivity in your bite and bleeding. Treatment could manage the issue and prevent periodontitis so your smile stays whole., and we could offer treatment with precision and comfort using periodontal dental lasers!
When you begin to experience sore and red gums, or if there is bleeding when you brush and floss on a regular basis, then please reach out to our team right away!
The Use of REPAIR with WaterLase
Our team can choose from a host of laser-assisted treatment options, including the REPAIR with WaterLase system. Using a dental laser, we can gently trim away the diseased portions of your gums and then reshape the gum line in the process, offering an attractive appearance afterward. The technology is accompanied by a steady stream of water to ensure comfort.
Lasers can target areas with precision to keep healthy tissues intact, and the comfortable procedure rarely requires the use of anesthesia at all. In addition, since the technology destroys harmful bacteria and the procedure does not require scalpels and sutures, the treated area heals quickly and the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is much lower! Treatment takes one visit, and you can return to your normal routine after a day or two.
Managing Your Gum Health
To help keep your smile healthy and intact, you can take actions at home and with our team. We may recommend preventive actions afterward to keep your inflammation in-check, such as routine cleanings every three to four months or antimicrobial medications and Ozone Therapy. At home, you can brush and floss daily, avoid tobacco products, and cut back on sugar and starch. If you have any questions about protecting your smile from disease and tooth loss with periodontal technology, then talk to our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule Your Appointment for Better Gum Health
We want to help boost the health, beauty, and function of your smile, taking on periodontal disease. To learn more about managing your oral health and protecting your smile, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.