Periodontal disease is a widespread concern and once it develops, this could mean discomfort and the eventual risk of tooth loss. But we can help, managing the issue with advanced laser treatment. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about helping smiles with the LANAP procedure.
The Signs You Need Periodontal Treatment
How do you know if you need periodontal treatment from our team? We urge you to reach out when you experience any changes to your gums, even if these appear minor. Factors like soreness and redness in your gums, or even bleeding when you brush and floss, could all potentially indicate the presence of periodontal disease. Care is needed to manage it so you avoid the risk of adult tooth loss and severe discomfort. Our team can help tackle the issue, even in severe cases, with the LANAP laser treatment!
LANAP Treatment
With LANAP, we can help address more severe cases of periodontal disease with precision and accuracy. The laser can target the diseased portions of the gums and gently remove these to control inflammation and symptoms. In the process, we will reshape the gum line for better smile esthetics, ensuring proper symmetry. The use of lasers means we can target areas with precision and protect healthy tissues in the process. Lasers are comfortable and the treatment rarely requires anesthesia, and since we don’t need scalpels or sutures, the results are immediate and the treated area heals quickly, with people returning to their normal routine after a day or two. The risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection is also much lower!
Managing Your Periodontal Issues
What happens following your LANAP laser treatment? Afterward, we will take steps to control inflammation and to keep the disease in check, so you avoid periodontitis. In our office, we can offer holistic treatments like Ozone Therapy, antimicrobial mediations, and routine cleanings every three to four months to remove harmful buildup. At home, you can better protect your smile with daily brushing and flossing habits and by cutting back on the sugar in your diet. Avoiding tobacco products is helpful too!
If you have any questions about how we treat gum disease with the LANAP laser system, or about how to better manage your periodontal health, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and enjoy stunning results!
Learn More Treating Gum Disease With Dr. Ann Kania, DDS, DMSc
Our team wants to help safeguard your smile and avoid the risk of issues like tooth loss. To find out more about managing your oral health, or how to fight it, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, at 760-642-0711 today.