Treating Gum Disease With Laser Assistance

When you suffer from periodontal disease, you could risk uncomfortable symptoms and the loss of your teeth. Our team can help you obtain a healthier smile and avoid these complications with a noninvasive approach. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our nonsurgical solutions to periodontal disease using dental lasers.

The Causes and Warning Signs of Disease

When you begin to notice changes to your gums, such as soreness, redness, bleeding, and recession, then you should let us know right away. These are all common warning signs of periodontal disease, and signs that you need treatment to prevent periodontitis. The advanced stage of the disease, periodontitis could lead to tooth loss. Causes are linked to factors that inflame your gums, such as inflammatory illnesses, certain medications, tobacco use, poor oral hygiene, or a family history of the disease. Even in the later stages, we can offer treatment to manage it and protect the stability of your smile.

The LANAP Approach

LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, which employs laser dentistry to aid in the management of gum disease, controlling inflammation and helping your smile stay healthy, beautiful, and whole. Lasers can target diseased tissues with precision and remove them, so healthy gums can attach to the teeth and reduce the depth of periodontal pockets. Lasers don’t require anesthesia, and there is no need or sutures and scalpels, so the area heals much quicker. You could return to your normal routine after 24 to 48 hours on average. They don’t damage healthy tissues either!

Managing Your Oral Health

Once we remove the diseased tissues, healthy ones can attach themselves to the teeth. Moving forward, we can use preventive care to manage the disease and keep it from needing periodontitis and risking the ability of your smile. We could discuss cleanings or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months to control plaque and tartar buildup, as well as Ozone Therapy, antibiotics, and better nutrition to keep your smile healthy and whole. You should take care of your smile from home, which means better brushing and flossing habits too. Working together, we can keep your smile whole and beautiful and avoid worsening stages of gum disease.

If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like gum disease, or if you have symptoms that need attention right away, then please reach out to our team today to learn more. Everyone deserves a full and healthy smile, and we can help. If your gums have receded, we can also discuss treatments like the Pinhole Surgical Technique, which uses lasers and collagen to offer a noninvasive alternative to gum grafts.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Kania Today!

Our team can offer a comfortable and noninvasive treatment for your periodontal concerns. Call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA today to find out more about our advanced technologies at 760-642-0711.