Lasers Offer Dermal Filler Alternatives

encinitas liplaseWhen we talk about dental lasers, we often focus on how we use this advanced technology to take on issues like periodontal disease, or to even assist with jawbone or gum grafting. But did you know we can also use advanced technology to boost the beauty of your face and smile? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about lip fillers with Fotona’s advanced Smoothlase and LipLase system.

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Laser Dentistry Can Help You Sleep Easier

encinitas sleep apneaDo you often struggle with chronic snoring and daytime drowsiness? If so, this could be linked to a serious disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea not only leaves you exhausted, but could strain your heart health too! But we can help. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about treating sleep apnea with the Fotona Nightlase system, so you can wake feeling rested and refreshed, and avoid chronic snoring too.

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Fighting Gum Disease With The LANAP System

encinitas lanapWhen you have periodontal disease, this could lead to discomfort, including sore and bleeding gums. But without treatment, you could also develop periodontitis and risk the loss of natural teeth! But our team can fight the disease and manage it with advanced laser dentistry. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about helping smiles with the LANAP system.

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Holistic Solutions For Your Periodontal Disease

encinitas holistic treatmentWhen possible, we strive to manage periodontal disease with holistic and preventive treatments, which can keep gums healthy and strong, allowing patients to avoid complications like tooth loss. But what holistic treatments do we offer? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our holistic treatments and how we can use these preventive actions to safeguard your gum health and smile stability!

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Pinhole Grafts For Receding Gums

Gum grafting in Encinitas, CA

Periodontal disease is an infection that occurs due to plaque buildup around the roots of your teeth and around the soft tissue. When this happens, you may experience symptoms like sensitivity to the area, swelling, and bad breath. In more advanced stages, you may begin to notice that your gums are receding, which exposes more of your tooth’s structure and can cause several oral health problems. Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, may be able to help treat the receding gingivae with minimally invasive pinhole grafts.

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