When you develop gingivitis and periodontal disease, this could lead to poor gum health. Without treatment, you could even run the risk of losing natural teeth! But we have an advanced technology to help preserve your smile. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about improving gum health with dental lasers.
The Risk Posed by Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is very common and widespread. In fact, studies from the Centers for Disease Control show that at least half of adults over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of the disease. This can form due to a wide array of factors, including your diet, oral health habits, and undergoing health issues. Tobacco use is also a common factor! Without treatment, this could lead to sore, red, and bleeding gums. Eventually, the underlying connective tissues could deteriorate, leading to attachment loss and a higher risk of missing teeth. Don’t let your smile weaken and break down, talk to our team about treating your smile and managing your disease to keep your smile whole and beautiful.
Treatment with Dental Lasers
Our team is proud to offer multiple soft tissue laser systems to manage the issue and protect your smile stability. With options like LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona, our team can gently and comfortably remove the diseased parts of your gums, a process that also destroys harmful bacteria in the process. We can also take esthetics into consideration as we remove these tissues, reshaping the gum line for a more attractive smile. The process takes one visit and you notice immediate improvements. The area takes as little as one to two days to heal, and the lack of scalpels and sutures means a lower risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling.
Preventive Actions
Our team can then offer treatments to manage the disease moving forward, so you avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. We could conduct routine cleanings every three to four options, or even provide antimicrobial medications and Ozone Therapy, providing a holistic and comfortable approach to periodontal disease management. We can also discuss better at-home oral hygiene habits. If you happen to lose teeth due to the disease, we can discuss dental implants to offer a full smile again.
If you have any questions about how we improve your gum health and keep your smile whole, or if you want to make an appointment and use your dental benefits before they expire, then reach out to our office today.
Schedule Your Appointment and Enjoy Better Gum Health
We want to help you smile without hesitation and enjoy better periodontal health. To learn more about treatment for your periodontal concerns, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.