Periodontic treatment helps manage periodontal disease so you avoid discomfort and the risk of eventual tooth loss. But what causes the disease, and how do you know when to see us? In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about the causes and symptoms of periodontal disease and how we help patients in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, using dental lasers.
The Causes of Periodontal Disease
How does periodontal disease develop in your smile? The trouble starts with inflammation. When your gums become inflamed, this could be due to factors like poor brushing and flossing, a diet high on sugar, a family history of gum issues, and inflammatory illnesses, such as diabetes. As the inflammation grows in severity, your gums could pull away from the teeth to form pockets along the gum line. When this happens, harmful oral bacteria will enter the pockets. This leads to periodontal disease and without treatment, the risk of periodontitis and tooth loss down the road!
The Symptoms of the Disease
How do you know when to seek periodontic care? The symptoms of the disease vary, and could include soreness in the gums, redness, or even bleeding when you brush and floss. As the issue grows in severity, you could experience recession that makes teeth appear longer and increases the risk of tooth sensitivity. Without treatment, the disease could reach a stage known as periodontitis, which is linked to loose and missing teeth, as the disease eventually targets the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. Don’t ignore these symptoms, talk to our team right away about possible solutions, including the use of advanced laser dentistry.
Help With Laser Dentistry
Dental lasers can help target and manage gum disease to help prevent the periodontitis stage, so you can smile with confidence and avoid the risk of tooth loss. Our team can choose from several different systems, such as Fotona, LANAP, and REPAIR with WaterLase. These enable us to gently and comfortably remove diseased tissues and reshape the gum line in the process. We can destroy harmful oral bacteria in the process! These systems rarely need anesthesia and provide results in one visit. The lack of scalpels and sutures mean the treated areas will heal much faster, so you can return to your normal routine in a shorter time frame.
If you have any questions about how we help your smile with dental lasers, or about any of our holistic periodontic treatments, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with comfort and confidence!
Schedule Your Appointment for Advanced Treatment Options
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid the possible risks associated with untreated periodontal disease. To learn more about managing your oral health, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.