Our team provides a unique system that combines dental lasers with a gentle stream of water. With the REPAIR with WaterLase system, we can offer an accurate and comfortable way to manage gum disease and safeguard your smile. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the WaterLase system and the signs of developing gum disease that you need to know!
The Signs of Periodontal Disease
When should you seek periodontal care from our team of experts? We urge you to see us when you experience changes to your gum tissues. For example, if they feel sore, look redder than usual, or bleed easily, this could mean gingivitis or the early stages of periodontal disease. As the issue progresses, the tissues could pull away from the smile to make teeth appear longer and uneven. This also increases the risk of periodontitis, the advanced stage linked to adult tooth loss.
REPAIR with WaterLase
With the REPAIR with WaterLase system, our team can offer treatment to help reverse gingivitis or manage gum disease to keep your smile healthy and whole. The dental laser, which is calibrated specifically to handle soft tissue concerns, is used to gently trim away the diseased portions of your gums so healthy tissues can attach to the teeth. We can do so with precision to prevent damage to healthy structures, and the system rarely requires anesthesia and also reduces the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection. The laser is accompanied by a gentle stream of water.
What Happens Next?
Sine lasers don’t require the use of scalpels and sutures, the treated areas heal quickly. In fact, many can return to their normal routine in as little as 24 hours. Once the area heals, we may recommend a cleaning or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months to control buildup and safeguard your smile. We could also suggest management with holistic and preventive treatments like antimicrobial medications, Ozone Therapy, and positive changes to your diet and oral hygiene routines.
If you have any questions about how our team will treat and manage periodontal disease with lasers, helping you avoid worsening symptoms and tooth loss, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve a strong and whole smile, one that you can’t wait to show off to the world.
Talk to Dr. Kania About the REPAIR with WaterLase System
We want to help you maintain a full smile and avoid complications related to untreated periodontal disease. To learn more about the treatments we use to address periodontal disease or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711. Healthy gums mean a strong and healthy smile, so reach out today!