Your Comfort During Periodontal Work

Taking your periodontal health seriously is important. Without the proper support, you are vulnerable to the serious problems that an infection can cause, including tooth loss and interference with your general health. Unfortunately, there are different reasons why people hesitate before scheduling treatment, one of which is discomfort around dental work. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide advanced services to resolve health problems that affect your gums, and we take care to provide patients with positive experiences in our office. One way we do this is by providing sedation to help patients remain relaxed and comfortable. We also provide better experiences by offering both holistic treatment options and services that use laser technology instead of manual tools. (more…)

3 Reasons To Meet With A Periodontist

There are many reasons to worry about the health of your gums. While gingivitis is reversible, you can have a more difficult time protecting your appearance and oral health when you deal with a more advanced infection. Problems with periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss, difficulties with your general health, and concerns about both attachment loss and gum line recession. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist is able to help you manage an active infection, and we can also make it easier to prevent complications by reversing gingivitis. For patients who require more advanced care, periodontal services with laser technology can make care easier and more comfortable. (more…)

Encouraging Growth Of Damaged Gum Tissues

Tissue damage and attachment loss linked to periodontal disease should not be taken lightly. The harm done by bacteria on the roots of your teeth can ultimately lead to teeth losing important support. Eventually, you can be left in a situation where extractions have to take place! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office, we can help with active tooth loss, but you should know that we are also prepared to take on tissue damage to help you recover and preserve your full smile! Because we provide treatments that encourage recovery with platelet-rich plasma, we can provide important help in a holistic, patient-friendly way. (more…)

Your Periodontal Health And Your Heart

When you think about how you can take better care of your heart, you may focus on diet and exercise, but overlook other ways to lower your risk for problems. As important as your meal choices and physical activity are at reducing your likelihood of experiencing heart disease, you should not overlook the impact of your oral health on your overall well-being. A higher risk for heart problems is one of several issues associated with periodontal disease. If you are not taking care of your gums, you can face this and other inflammation-related issues. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA area periodontal practice is ready to meet with you if you have concerns about active periodontal disease, or want to make sure you are safe from this threat. (more…)

Reasons To Ask About Perio Protect

Whether you have a history of issues with poor periodontal health or want to have more protection against the start of future problems, the right oral hygiene routine is valuable. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help with this by providing you with Perio Protect. This gives you the materials you need to ensure that bacteria you do not reach with your toothbrush or floss are successfully addressed before they can cause long-term harm through an infection. In addition to providing support in this way, remember that we offer in-office preventive services as well as more advanced procedures for people who currently have issues with their well-being that they wish to discuss. (more…)

Healthy Gums Help You Maintain Your Appearance

What makes you confident in your smile? Bright enamel, a symmetrical look, and a lack of visible wear and tear will keep teeth looking youthful and lovely. When it comes to preserving your appearance, you need to take dental health seriously, and you also need to think about what you are doing to preserve your periodontal health. In time, problems with poor periodontal health can lead to trouble with gum line recession and tooth loss, which can certainly alter the way you look! Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you preserve your smile by providing important services. In addition to tackling active problems, we can recommend solutions when you want to prevent future issues from affecting you. (more…)

Making Changes To Protect Your Gums

How good is your oral hygiene routine at protecting your smile? As important as it is to remain cavity-free, dental decay is not the only problem you should work to prevent. Your efforts should also keep you safe from the onset of periodontal trouble. There are different behaviors that can affect your vulnerability to an infection. Effective oral hygiene efforts and regular preventive exams can help you keep your gums in good condition. An inconsistent or incomplete hygiene routine, or the choice to use tobacco products, can make you more likely to suffer problems. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide support through preventive periodontal services, but we are also ready to help if you need assistance controlling an active infection. (more…)

Periodontal Problems And Tooth Loss

Trouble with your periodontal health can lead to difficulties with tooth loss over time. In fact, gum disease leads all other causes for this issue. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are here to help patients who worry about the impact that tooth loss might have on their appearance and quality of life. For those who want to avoid this difficulty, we can provide a diagnostic review followed by the appropriate care to help manage your issues with periodontal disease. Individuals who have already lost teeth can come to us to discuss the advantages of implant dentistry when it comes to the restoration of your smile. (more…)

Arranging Pinhole Gum Grafting Treatment

There are many consequences to gum disease, including serious complications that affect your oral and general health. While not all of these issues affect your appearance, some can have a negative impact on your smile. Gum line recession is often associated with poor periodontal health. Unfortunately, even if your tissues recede due to another issue, this change makes you more likely to experience problems with gingivitis and periodontal disease over time. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can talk to you about a less invasive procedure to restore your gum line. Through the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we can actually manipulate these tissues into place without the need for suturing, making the process itself more comfortable and making recovery easier! (more…)

Is It Too Late To Prevent Gum Disease?

With your regular oral hygiene routine, you can fight bacteria that gather at the base of your teeth and threaten your periodontal health. Between your daily efforts and your general dental appointments, you can control your risk for gingivitis, and you can make yourself less likely to have problems with complications from more advanced gum disease. An advanced infection, also known as periodontal disease, can carry serious consequences. If you have fallen behind on preventive care and worry about the state of your gums, you may fear that you already have serious problems with your health. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide a detailed evaluation of your periodontal health, and we can discuss services that both help to prevent complications and manage more serious problems. (more…)