Our team offers periodontic care to help manage your oral health and avoid the complications of untreated gum disease, which could include adult tooth loss. To begin the process, we need to conduct a diagnosis. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about starting treatment with advanced digital diagnostic imaging!
When to Undergo a Diagnosis
When should you see our team for a diagnosis and treatment? If you encounter any changes to your gums, you should contact our office right away for an initial dental exam. For example, if you have gums that look redder than usual or feel sore, then you should talk to our team about treatment. Bleeding gums could also be a sign of trouble, as could recession that makes teeth appear long or uneven. We want to begin managing your periodontal disease so that you don’t develop periodontitis, the stage linked to adult tooth loss! Our teams can find out what treatments you need with diagnostic imaging.
Digital X-Rays and More
Our team could take a close look at your teeth, roots, jaw, and connective tissues and underlying structures with digital x-rays. This technology uses less radiation than traditional options, up to 90% less. There is no need for uncomfortable bitewings, as we gather these images quickly and comfortably. No need to wait for development either, as the images will be available instantly chairside on special monitors. We can walk you through the diagnostic process and help you better understand the state of your smile and why treatment may be needed. We then plan the right treatment to manage the disease, which could include advanced and comfortable dental lasers!
Help with Advanced Laser Systems
We have multiple soft tissue laser systems, including Fotona, LANAP, and REPAIR with WaterLase. These systems employ a concentrated beam of light to target specific areas of disease tissues so we can remove them and reshape the gum line. When we do, this can allow healthy gums to connect to the teeth, so the issue can be easily managed with preventive treatments, Lasers offer care in one visit and since there are no scalpels or sutures, the areas heal quickly. The risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is lower too, and often we don’t even need to administer anesthesia.
If you have nay questions about how we diagnose your smile worth imaging technology or about treatment with laser dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Diagnostic Visit
You need healthy gums to avoid complications like tooth loss and discomfort. To learn more about treating your periodontal health, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.