Periodontic treatment provides a way to manage gum disease to help prevent discomfort and avoid major complications, such as adult tooth loss. Fortunately, we can offer treatment that is not only effective, but comfortable too! In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about the comfort of laser dentistry. We can help manage a very serious concern and keep your smile full and healthy in the process.
When You Need Periodontal Treatment
At what point should you contact our team for periodontic treatment? Some may be referred to us by their general dentist, but you can contact our team directly at the first signs of trouble. For example, if you have soreness, redness and bleeding in your gums, then you should consider an appointment. We can conduct an examination to see if you have periodontal disease and to assess the severity. From there, we can create a treatment plan to bring relief, managing the disease to prevent the stages linked to adult tooth loss.
The Comfort of Dental Lasers
Often, we can help control inflammation and periodontal disease with a dental laser. The technology can target areas of your gums with precision and accuracy, so we can destroy harmful bacteria and trim away diseased portions of your gums without impacting healthy structures. This is also a comfortable process, one that rarely requires anesthesia or sedation for our patients. At the same time, the technology helps lower the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling. Since the areas heal faster, you can return to your normal routine quickly as well. No scalpels or sutures necessary!
The same technology can also help address sleep apnea, aid in jawbone and gum grafting, assist with dental implant placement, and even offer a boost to your facial beauty!
Managing Treatment
Following laser treatment, we can also provide care to manage the inflammation and control it. We can do so with a preventive and holistic approach, using routine cleanings every three to four months, antimicrobial medications, and even Ozone Therapy to help keep harmful bacteria in-check. We can also discuss better brushing and flossing at home to aid in the process as well. You should avoid tobacco products and limit the amount of sugar in your diet too.
If you have any questions about how we can control the issue with periodontal treatment and lasers, then reach out to our team today. We look forward to helping you enjoy optimal oral health and complete smiles for years to come!
Schedule Your Appointment for Laser Dentistry
We want to help you avoid the risk of serious complications with advanced laser treatment. To learn more about comfortable periodontal treatment, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.