The Fotona dental lasers allow our team to treat an array of soft tissue concerns, such as periodontal disease and gummy smiles. But did you know we can also provide sleep apnea treatment and address common signs of aging? In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about helping smiles in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, with Fotona lasers.
The Benefits of Soft Tissue Lasers
When we approach an issue with hard and soft tissues using dental lasers, we can do so with precision and accuracy. This concentrated beam of light can target areas and avoid damaging healthy gums or connective tissues at the same time. The treated areas heal quickly, and the overall risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is lowered, as we don’t need scalpels or sutures at all. You could return to your normal routine in as little as a day or two.
The most common use in our office is to manage gum disease so you avoid the risk of periodontitis and tooth loss, keeping your smile full and healthy. We could also aid in the treatment of weakened jawbone structure with a grafting procedure, ensuring your smile can support dental implants. The technology also aids in our gum grafting treatments!
An Alternative to Dermal Fillers
Along with our periodontal treatments, we can use the technology to help your youthful facial features stay intact. With the technology, we offer an alternative to traditional dermal fillers, as this could help address portions of the facial structure to ease the signs of fine lines and wrinkles, and even fill deep lines in the face, so you have a younger appearance, with results that can last for many months to come. The process only takes one visit to complete and you see immediate results!
Addressing Sleep Apnea
Did you know our soft tissue lasers could also assist with sleep disorders? If you have sleep apnea, then soft tissues in the back of your mouth collapse at night to block airflow. You then suffer from snoring and cessation of breathing, which leads to daytime exhaustion, moodiness, difficulty with memory, and even threatens your heart health with time. But with our Fotona NightLase system, we can essentially shrink the tissues that collapse to keep your airways open while you sleep. You wake up feeling more refreshed and rested, and don’t have chronic snoring.
If you have any questions about how we address concerns like sleep apnea and more, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Our Advanced Systems With Dr. Ann Kania, DDS, DMSc
Our team is ready to take on the issues that impact your health and appearance, and in only one sitting. To find out more about addressing soft tissue lasers, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, at 760-642-0711 today.