In the process of helping patients recover from periodontal disease, grafting procedures are sometimes recommended. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can actually use lasers to make these procedures more comfortable for patients! Laser technology offers greater precision when work is performed, and the recovery period after work is done can be shorter… Read more »
Category: Gum Grafting
Why We Offer Laser-Assisted Grafting Procedures
While grafting procedures are not necessary at all times for patients with periodontal disease, they are can be important in some circumstances. Poor periodontal health can lead to the recession of your gum tissues, which can actually make you more susceptible to infections over time. If your issues with periodontal disease include tooth loss, jawbone… Read more »
How Lasers Fit Into Plans To Restore A Receding Gum Line
Periodontal disease causes more than just problems with gum line recession. When this condition is not being treated, a patient can experience attachment loss, which means the tissues that are holding teeth in place are destroyed. This is why the infection is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. You also have to worry… Read more »
Why We Use Lasers When Performing Jawbone And Gum Grafts
There are several harmful consequences of periodontal disease, as this condition can lead to tissue damage, tooth loss, and problems that make your general health harder to manage. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to help those patients who have seen unwelcome changes in their health and appearance because of poor… Read more »
Lasers Can Improve Your Experience With Gum Grafting
While the gradual recession of a patient’s gum line can occur because of periodontal disease, there are other factors can cause this to occur. This problem can change the way you look when you smile, make you more likely to experience dental sensitivity, and it can make gum disease more likely if it has not… Read more »