Why is a problem with your gums a reason to worry about tooth loss? The longer that you let a problem with an infection go untreated, the more harm periodontal bacteria can do to the tissues that help keep teeth in position. As attachment loss and tissue damage worsen, you are eventually left with so little support that tooth loss cannot be avoided. The sooner you take action and seek help with your infection, the more likely it is that you will address it before these or other complications impact you.
If you have already suffered tooth loss because of periodontal disease, we can work with you to restore your complete smile. Treating an active issue with your disease will help you qualify for dental implant placement. In addition to preparing you for this service, we can provide the placement, which sees the implant inserted directly into the jawbone. In some cases, work will have to occur to restore the density and health of the surrounding jaw structure. We use laser tools to make jawbone grafting treatments more comfortable and conservative for our patients.
A diagnostic review will inform us of how severe your gum disease has become, how deep your periodontal pockets are, and what should be done to treat your infection. The right services can sometimes include more advanced work, including treatments with laser tools that remove plaque along with infected tissues. In other cases, patients can stay protected with supportive periodontal maintenance, a recurring cleaning treatment that will remove bacteria from the roots and stop complications from an infection from impacting you.
Gum disease does put you at risk for tooth loss, but the right professional support can keep your smile safe! If you would like to find out more about how we can support you against this threat, call Dr. Kania’s office in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, at (760) 642-0711.
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