Waterlase Laser Gum Treatment in Poway, San Diego
A New Way to Treat Gum Disease
At Poway Perio, we offer advanced Waterlase laser gum treatment in Poway, San Diego County. Dr. Alireza Khansari uses innovative laser technology to provide minimally invasive treatment options for gum disease, helping reduce discomfort, bleeding, and recovery time compared to certain traditional procedures. For patients considering laser gum surgery in San Diego, Waterlase may offer an effective alternative to conventional periodontal surgery, depending on their individual needs.
Serving patients throughout Poway and nearby San Diego communities, including Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Ramona, 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Escondido, Mira Mesa, and Rancho Peñasquitos, Dr. Khansari emphasizes the importance of healthy gums for overall wellness. Research has linked periodontal disease to several health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory issues. Learn more about gum disease during pregnancy and the connection between periodontal disease and heart health.
Traditionally, advanced periodontal disease often required gum surgery, causing downtime, bleeding, and swelling, leading many to avoid treatment due to anxiety.
Thanks to recent advancements in dental technology, Dr. Khansari explores non-surgical alternatives that may eliminate the necessity for oral surgery in addressing periodontal disease.
Our Newest State-of-the-Art Dental
Laser at Poway
Waterlase is a dental laser that enables us to use minimal anesthetic to perform many routine periodontal (and gum disease-related) procedures. It is one of the most advanced dental treatments available to periodontists today! Waterlase removes inflamed tissue without an incision and the strength setting will kill the bacteria within the tissue without damaging the tissue.
Waterlase uses a patented technology that combines focused light energy with a stream of water for a highly precise, exceptionally gentle dental experience. The laser is moved along the gumline to eradicate bacteria that causes the swelling and discomfort associated with gum disease. The minimally invasive laser is able to keep the tooth hydrated which helps to reduce associated pain.
Benefits of Waterlase Laser Gum Treatment
- More Comfortable: Waterlase lasers are gentle – they do not vibrate the teeth or generate painful pressure like traditional drills. It’s a virtually painless way to perform many routine dental procedures.
- Minimally Invasive: Waterlase is significantly less invasive and less painful than traditional surgery
- More Convenient: Dental visits can often be shorter, and more can be completed in a single visit when we use Waterlase.
Waterlase reduces the amount of anesthetics that are needed, making the entire process much faster. All in all, this helps to reduce your recovery time following a dental procedure. You may leave the dental office feeling better than you ever have before after having a cavity-filled or deep gum cleaning performed.
- Less Swelling and Bleeding Post-op: Waterlase creates less swelling and bleeding of the gums than gum surgery.
- Helps Stop Gum Disease: Waterlase can control the bacteria that cause gum disease. Controlling your gum disease can improve your oral health and the health of your entire body.
- More Precise: With Waterlase, we can remove infected periodontal tissue far more precisely than traditional gum surgery. This saves more of the healthy parts of your periodontium and more periodontal attachment around your teeth.
This also means that more dental work can be done in one sitting, allowing someone who may need multiple procedures to have all of their work done at once.
If you’re ready to learn more, call 858.679.0142 or book a consultation.
Waterlase Laser Capabilities
Gum Disease
Peri-implants
Soft Tissue Procedures
What the Waterlase Laser Helps Treat
Our Waterlase Laser can be used to treat a variety of dental issues in a much gentler and noninvasive way, including:
Remove Oral Growths
Waterlase quickly and effectively removes growths or excess tissue in the mouth, including gum tissue
Treat periodontal disease
Waterlase removes debris and bacteria between your teeth and gums that can cause bleeding gums, gum recession, and even loss of teeth.
Help failing implants or Peri-implantitis
Laser energy kills bacteria, vaporizes cement, and stimulates stem cells found in your bone to reduce bacterial infection and promote healing.
Improve your smile
We may suggest contouring or shaping your gums using Waterlase to improve the appearance of your smile – safely removing excess gum tissue that may give you a “gummy” smile or make your front teeth appear irregular in size or shape. Laser technology can also be used for precise laser gummy smile treatment with minimal downtime.
Fix a tongue tie or prevent gum recession
Connections that restrict the movement of your tongue or cause your gums to recede can be “released” with less postoperative pain. This can even assist with speech impediments resulting from tongue tie, and latching problems for babies.
Laser Gum Treatment Near You in Poway, San Diego
Located in Poway, San Diego County, Poway Perio provides advanced Waterlase laser gum treatment and minimally invasive periodontal care for patients throughout the area. Dr. Khansari uses laser technology to treat gum disease and perform certain soft tissue procedures, offering an alternative to traditional gum surgery when appropriate. Patients seeking laser gum surgery in San Diego visit our Poway office from nearby communities, including Carmel Mountain Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Miramar, Rancho Peñasquitos, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Valley, Escondido, and Mira Mesa.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waterlase Laser Gum Treatment
What is Waterlase laser gum treatment?
Waterlase laser gum treatment is a minimally invasive dental procedure that uses a dental laser called Waterlase to treat gum disease and perform other periodontal procedures. It removes inflamed tissue, kills bacteria, and reduces swelling without traditional surgery.
How does Waterlase laser gum treatment work?
What are the benefits of Waterlase laser gum treatment?
The benefits of Waterlase laser gum treatment include:
- Increased comfort: Waterlase lasers do not vibrate or generate painful pressure like traditional drills, resulting in a virtually painless experience.
- Minimally invasive: It is significantly less invasive and less painful than traditional gum surgery.
- More convenient: Dental visits can be shorter, and multiple procedures can be completed in a single visit, reducing overall treatment time.
- Less swelling and bleeding post-op: Waterlase creates less swelling and bleeding of the gums compared to gum surgery.
- Helps stop gum disease: Waterlase can control the bacteria that cause gum disease, improving overall oral and systemic health.
- More precise: Waterlase allows for the removal of infected periodontal tissue with greater precision, preserving more of the healthy parts of your gums and teeth.
Is Waterlase laser gum treatment suitable for everyone?
How long does the recovery process take after Waterlase laser gum treatment?
Does Waterlase laser gum treatment require anesthesia?
Can Waterlase laser gum treatment be performed in a single visit?
Are there any side effects or risks associated with Waterlase laser gum treatment?
Is Waterlase laser gum treatment covered by dental insurance?
How can I book a consultation for a Waterlase laser gum treatment?
What is the difference between laser gum surgery and traditional gum surgery?
Laser gum surgery uses advanced laser technology to treat gum disease and affected tissue with greater precision. Unlike traditional gum surgery, which may require scalpels, incisions, and sutures, laser treatment can offer a less invasive approach with reduced bleeding, discomfort, and recovery time for certain procedures. At Poway Perio, Dr. Khansari uses Waterlase technology to provide personalized periodontal treatment based on each patient’s needs.
How much does laser gum treatment cost in San Diego?
The cost of laser gum treatment in San Diego varies depending on the severity of gum disease, the areas requiring treatment, and the type of procedure recommended. At Poway Perio, Dr. Khansari evaluates your gum health and creates a personalized treatment plan. To learn more about Waterlase laser gum treatment and available options, call (858) 679-0142 to schedule a consultation at our Poway office.
