Do you experience soreness and bleeding in your gums when you brush and floss? This could be a possible indicator of inflammation, or possibly even periodontal disease! To help bring relief and manage the issue, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can offer help with advanced laser treatment!
The Causes of Bleeding Gums
Why do our gums bleed? When we develop inflammation, also known as gingivitis, this can cause the tissues to become sensitive and swell. They could easily bleed when you brush and floss, and over time, the inflammation can progress into periodontal disease. At this stage, the symptoms can grow more severe, and can include precision that makes teeth appear long, and eventually tooth loss. Factors behind inflammation and disease could include poor brushing and flossing habits, a diet high in sugar and starch, plaque and tartar buildup, tobacco use, and inflammation illnesses, such as diabetes. Other factors include a family history of poor periodontal health and even the use of certain medications.
Help With Laser Dentistry
To help stop bleeding, and address other symptoms like discomfort and recession, we can help control the issue with laser treatment. Choosing from options like LANAP, Repair with Waterlase, and Fotona, we can gently trim away the diseased portions of your gums and destroy pockets of harmful disease-causing bacteria. Our team takes time to ensure the results are symmetrical and attractive, so you can feel confident when you smile. This can be done with better precision than is possible with scalpels and sutures, and care takes one visit to complete. You heal quickly, and can return to your normal routine after a day or two. We can then manage the issue with better homecare habits and routine care in our office, such as dental cleanings every three to four months.
Other Treatments Lasers Provide
Our team can also employ advanced technology to aid in gum grafting for serious recession, or to conduct a jawbone grafting to prepare smiles for dental implants. They can heal the placement area following implant procedures. We can also use them to adjust soft tissues to treat sleep apnea, or to even help hide the common signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles in your face.
If you have any questions about how we stop bleeding gums and address other concerns with your smile, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to make sure you can smile with confidence and enjoy optimal oral health again!
Schedule Your Appointment for Laser Care
Our team is ready to help improve your oral health and your smile’s appearance with perio laser treatment. To learn more about taking on uncomfortable symptoms in your gums, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.