When periodontal disease has affected a person’s smile, it may affect more than just their gums. Complications from gum disease can actually lead to a loss of density in your jawbone. This may be because of erosion caused by bacteria, but it can also be due to jawbone resorption, which can occur after tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can determine if a loss of mass in your jawbone is something that calls for treatment. If you could benefit from having the bone rebuilt, we can recommend a jawbone grafting procedure. This process can benefit from the use of lasers, which we can use to work on your periodontal tissues as well as harder bone tissues to prepare you for a successful grafting.. (more…)
How Laser Treatments Help People With Periodontal Problems
When they go untreated, problems with your periodontal health can be serious. Over time, the infection can lead to inflammation, and eventually damage to gums and bone tissues that keep your teeth in place! When adults lose teeth, complications from gum disease are often the culprit. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you understand the threat of poor periodontal health, but we are also prepared to help you address the matter. Because we rely on lasers when performing work on periodontal tissues, your treatment can be more precise when removing damaged or infected tissues. Lasers also make the treatment experience easier because they lead to a faster recovery! (more…)
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