Cardinal Dental, in La Mesa, Ca. Offers Laser Treatment Therapy!
Good dental hygiene practices are critical for promoting and preserving overall well-being. Without proper dental care, including good daily oral care routines and routine check-ups and dental cleanings twice per year, you can have a higher risk of gum disease, which can have serious impacts on your overall health. At Cardinal Dental, in La Mesa, Ca., we encourage our patients to also try the latest in dental technology, laser therapy, an incredibly effective treatment which can help prevent gum disease.
Learn More About Gum Disease
What Is Gum Disease?
When dental plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on and around your teeth, builds up it hardens into tartar, which can irritate and inflame the gums. This condition can lead to the earliest stage of gum disease, gingivitis. In this early stage, gums become red, swollen, and inflamed, and may bleed easily. Gingivitis is often relatively painless, and can commonly go unnoticed. However, if left untreated, oral bacteria will multiply in the pockets between the teeth and gums and gingivitis will progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease that can cause irreversible damage to the gums and bones that support the teeth.
Periodontitis occurs when the gums begin to pull away from the teeth, forming deepened spaces or pockets where more plaque collects, and bacteria multiplies. If not removed, this bacteria will eventually cause the bone around your teeth to degenerate and be destroyed, leading to the loss of the bone that supports the teeth. This bone cannot be regenerated or replaced — when it’s gone, it’s gone.
Can Gum Disease Have Impacts on My Overall Health?
When oral pathogens are allowed to proliferate in the mouth they can seep into the bloodstream and cause problems in other parts of the body. According to recent scientific research, the oral pathogens that cause gum disease/periodontitis may also be linked to many other additional health problems, including cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. Because of these risks, Cardinal Dental believes we should do all we can to reasonably reduce or eliminate these pathogens in order to protect our overall health.
How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?
Good routine oral care is critical for eliminating the bacteria that cause gum disease and the additional health complications that may result from these oral pathogens. At Cardinal Dental, we encourage our patients to practice good daily oral care routines by brushing teeth twice per day and flossing once per day. We also recommend our patients to come in and see us for a routine check-up and teeth cleaning twice per year. Patients at Cardinal Dental benefit from access to the newest dental technology and treatment advances, including laser therapy, an effective treatment which can help prevent gum disease.
Preventing Gum Disease with Laser Therapy – Laser Treatment with Cardinal Dental in La Mesa, Ca.
Cardinal Dental, in La Mesa, Ca. offers cutting edge laser treatment/therapy. Our hygienists focus the light energy of the laser on the pockets that surround your teeth, effectively destroying the bacteria and decontaminating the area. The laser treatment sterilizes the treated areas by killing bacteria, reducing the risk of gum disease and other related health issues which can result from the proliferation of oral bacteria. The pinpoint accuracy of dental lasers ensures that only the targeted areas are treated, allowing for a gentle, comfortable cleaning experience that is still highly effective. The laser decontamination process is highly effective, non-invasive, painless, and normally only takes about 5-10 minutes.
Come to Cardinal Dental for Laser Treatment/Therapy!
Cardinal Dental is proud to offer the latest in dental technology, including laser treatment, which can be a very effective way to eliminate bad oral bacteria and help prevent gum disease. Cardinal Dental, in La Mesa, Ca. welcomes you to come to us for all your dental care needs, including laser therapy. Give us a call at (619) 345-7999 or visit https://cardinal-dental.com to learn more about Cardinal Dental and the dentistry services we offer. Click here to book an appointment with Cardinal Dental today!
