Gum correction surgery with laser. Medically accurate tooth 3D illustration
When should you seek treatment from a periodontist? Our team recommends treatment when you start to notice changes to your gums. For example, do they appear redder than normal, or do they feel sensitive and sore? Have you noticed bleeding when you brush or floss, or has recession started to make your teeth appear long? When you encounter these symptoms, you could be suffering from periodontal disease and care is needed to manage the issue. Otherwise, you risk the onset of periodontitis and with it, adult tooth loss. But with laser systems like REPAIR with WaterLase, our team can manage the issue to keep your smile strong and keep periodontitis at bay.
The system will use a dental laser that has been calibrated to take on soft tissue concerns. The laser itself is also combined with a steady stream of water to help ensure the procedure is gentle on your gums. The technology is used to trim away the particularly diseased portions of the gums, while leaving the healthy portions intact. As we remove these sutures, we can also take time to help reshape the gum line to ensure better esthetics following treatment. Afterward, healthy gums can attach to the teeth and help reshape the gum line. The disease can then be managed with preventive care moving forward. The technology ensures a comfortable treatment in one visit, with a fast-healing period. You could return to your normal routine in as little as 24 hours.
Following the REPAIR with WaterLase treatment, our team will take care to manage your disease and keep your smile whole. For example, we could conduct a cleaning or a Supportive Periodontal Maintenance procedure every three to four months, so we can control harmful plaque and tartar buildup. Our team can use Ozone Therapy to destroy harmful oral bacteria and leave good bacteria intact, preserving your smile’s biome.
If you have any questions about how we improve your smile with laser treatment, then contact our office today to learn more or schedule a visit.
We want to provide dental technology to help manage the disease and keep your smile whole! To learn more about how our team offers treatment with precision and accuracy, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.
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