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…)