According to studies from the Centers for Disease Control, periodontal disease is found in the smiles of half of people ages 30 and older. Without treatment to manage it, you run the risk of uncomfortable symptoms and tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about managing the issue with laser dentistry.
The Presence of Periodontal Disease
How do you know if you see us for periodontic treatment? Basically, when you notice any changes to your gums, you should consider an appointment. For example, if they appear redder than usual, feel sore, or if they bleed easily, this could indicate gingivitis or periodontal disease. The same goes for swelling or even recession, which makes teeth appear longer. You need treatment because otherwise, the disease can reach the periodontitis stage, the one linked to adult tooth loss. But we can help preserve your smile with laser dentistry!
Our Dental Laser Systems
Our team offers three different dental laser systems. LANAP and REPAIR with WaterLase are designed to reshape the gums, removing excess tissues and diseased portions, and allowing healthy gums to attach to the teeth, making the disease manageable with preventive care. We also have LAPIP, which is designed to aid in dental implant placement, adjusting gums and connective tissues as needed, and destroying harmful oral bacteria in the process.
These systems target portions of your smile with precision, and protect healthy gums from injury during treatment. They destroy harmful bacteria and in the process, help lower the risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding. The treatment is a comfortable one too, and rarely requires anesthesia as a result. Since we don’t need scalpels or sutures, the treated area heals quicker, and you can return to your normal routine in a much shorter time frame
Keeping Your Smile Strong
Following treatment with dental lasers, we may recommend orthodontic care to help keep your smile strong. For example, we could provide cleanings or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months to remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup. We could also discuss medications and better homecare habits as well. If you have any questions about how our team can offer better oral health and stronger gums with laser dentistry, keeping your smile whole in the process, then contact our office today to get started. We want to help you smile with confidence, and we can even help with tooth loss using advanced implant dentistry.
Schedule Your Periodontal Treatment At Brooklyn Periodontics
We want to help you enjoy healthy gums and a full smile, and that’s possible with advanced technology. To find out more about us or to schedule a consultation, please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
