When you have periodontal disease, then lack of treatment could allow the issue to reach a more severe stage that cause discomfort and even threatens smile stability. Which is why we’re proud to offer treatment with advanced technology. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how we manage the disease with REPAIR with WaterLase.
The Signs to Seek Treatment
Your general dentist may refer you to our office, or you could contact us directly when you notice potentially harmful changes to your gum health. When the tissues become inflamed, lack of treatment for gingivitis can enable pockets to form at the gum Iine, which disease-causing bacteria enter, leading to periodontal disease. The disease grows in severity without treatment to manage it, so you could risk the loss of your teeth. We urge you to contact our team when you notice your gums appear redder than normal, feel sore, or bleed easily. When this occurs, we want to see you right away for a diagnosis and to discuss treatment options! Often, laser dentistry could offer relief.
REPAIR with WaterLase
The REPAIR system employs a concentrated beam of light that is specially designed to handle soft tissue concerns. The laser is also accompanied by a gentle stream of water. We use this system to trim away the diseased tissues that impact your gum health. We can reshape the gum line in the process for better esthetics as well. This enables healthy tissues to attach to the teeth, reducing the depth of periodontal pockets and restoring health to your smile. The lasers prevent damage to healthy tissues due to their precision, and they also reduce the risk of swelling, bleeding, and infection. The lack of scalpels and sutures means treatment takes one visit and that the area heals much quicker. You could return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours!
The Process of Managing Your Disease
What happens following your treatment? At this stage, our team could choose preventive and holistic treatments to manage the disease moving forward, such as cleanings, Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, medications, and even Ozone Therapy. We want to help you maintain a whole and beautiful smile, keeping periodontal disease in check. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat periodontal concerns with the REPAIR with WaterLase system, then please reach out to our team today to learn more.
Talk to Dr. Kania About Our Dental Lasers
We want to help you enjoy good oral health by managing and treating your periodontal concerns. To learn more about how we comfortably treat the disease and save your smile, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.