If you have periodontal disease, this could lead to discomfort, such as sore and bleeding gums, but your treatment does not have to be uncomfortable! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about providing care with comfort using dental lasers. You can enjoy your time in the office, and obtain a healthier smile too!
The Need for Periodontal Treatment
When do you need to seek periodontal care? We offer periodontics to reverse gingivitis and manage issues like gum disease, which can help you avoid discomfort and also serious complications like tooth loss. Warning signs vary, but often include the gums appearing redder than usual, feeling sore and sensitive, or even bleeding when you brush and floss. As the symptoms grow in severity, you could also experience swelling or even recession, which could make teeth appear longer. With treatment from our laser systems, we have a way to tackle your inflammation and protect your smile from tooth loss.
The Use of Laser Dentistry
Our team employs a number of different dental laser systems, from Fotona and LANAP to REPAIR with Waterlase. This technology will employ a concentrated beam of light that has been calibrated to handle soft tissues concerns, including periodontal disease. With the technology, we can target the diseased portions of your tissues with precision, and leave healthy structures intact. We can remove these portions and reshape the gum line for better esthetics too. The process takes one visit, and also destroys harmful bacteria. The lack of scalpels and sutures means the treatment is fast, heals quickly, and also lowers the risk of bleeding, infection, and even swelling.
Care to Protect Your Gum Health
Following your treatment, good oral hygiene habits and regular visits for cleanings every three to four months can control inflammation and prevent issues like tooth loss. You should take time to brush and floss daily, cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet, and avoid tobacco products. Our team could also discuss holistic options like Ozone Therapy to control harmful bacteria, and we could also discuss antimicrobial medications too.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat gum disease, or in particular, how we help smiles with precision using dental lasers, then please reach out to our team today. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence and avoid discomfort and the risk of adult tooth loss.
Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontal Treatment
Laser dentistry provides a way to better care for your gum health, so we can ensure good oral health with precision and accuracy, and with comfort as well. To learn more about our periodontic treatment options and start your journey to optimal oral health, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.