When you have periodontal disease, treatment is needed to avoid the onset of issues like periodontitis and the onset of adult tooth loss. To do so with comfort and precision, we can employ the advanced LANAP system. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the benefits of the LANAP dental laser system.
Gum Disease and Recession
When you develop gum disease, this could pose a serious risk to your smile unless managed with periodontal care. Over time, the tissues could pull away from the teeth to expose portions of the roots and increase the risk of tooth decay and infection. The recession also makes your teeth appear longer and uneven, and could increase the risk of tooth loss. Our team wants to not only treat the disease and manage it, but also correct the recession to help you enjoy a healthier and more attractive smile.
The LANAP System
With the LANAP system, our team will gently trim away the diseased parts of your gum tissues with a dental laser. The technology can target these tissues with precision to prevent damage to healthy structures. The system also reduces the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling, and rarely requires the use of dental anesthesia. Once we remove these diseased portions, healthy gums can reattach to the teeth to help cover the exposed portions of the teeth and reduce the depth of the periodontal pockets, making the disease more manageable. If you have severe recession, we could also offer a conservative and comfortable Pinhole Surgical Technique instead of traditional gum grafts to cover the teeth and redo the gum line.
Managing the Disease
Following your LANAP and grafting procedure, we can help manage the disease to keep your smile whole and healthy. These are holistic practices that are noninvasive and comfortable. For example, we can offer Ozone Therapy, dental cleanings, Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, and medications to help manage the issue and protect your smile. We can also discuss better homecare routines, such as proper brushing and flossing, healthier diets, and quitting tobacco products. If you have any questions about how we can use advanced laser systems to manage the disease and keep your smile whole, or about how we address major recession with the Pinhole Surgical Technique, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Dr. Kania About Laser Dental Care
Our team wants to help you find a comfortable solution to your smile. To learn more about how we offer better oral health and stronger smiles, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711. You deserve good oral health and a stable and attractive smile, and we’re ready to help!