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…)
How Ozone Therapy Fights Harmful Bacteria
It is hard to overstate the importance of fighting oral bacteria. Harmful microbes on our teeth can cause cavities, and they can also create problems for your gums when they move under these tissues and gather on your roots. Eventually, your initial difficulty with gingivitis can turn into a more serious issue with periodontal disease. At this point, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office can help you understand your options with regards to fighting the unwelcome bacteria accumulating under your gums. One holistic treatment option we provide uses concentrated oxygen to take care of unwelcome bacteria while still preserving your mouth’s healthy ecosystem. (more…)
How Lasers Help Fight Periodontal Problems
If you have problems with periodontal disease, you can face more threats to your overall well-being than you realize. The bacteria that are present below your gum line can damage tissues and cause tooth loss. These microbes can also create problems elsewhere in your body when they travel through your bloodstream. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer helpful treatment options, including advanced care with laser technology. Lasers improve the patient experience with treatment for advanced gum disease. These tools offer more precise care, and they can shorten your recovery period after treatment.
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Periodontal Health And Your Smile
If you want to make sure that your smile stays attractive, there are several issues with your oral health that you should watch out for over time. Problems with dental discoloration and damage to your enamel can certainly hurt the way you look. You can also experience cosmetic problems because of issues with your periodontal health. Issues with your gums can lead to tissue recession that makes your smile uneven and leaves your teeth looking too long. Over time, periodontal disease can cause serious tissue damage that builds to problems with tooth loss, a significant unwelcome change to your appearance. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you avoid or treat these issues so that you can stay comfortable with your appearance! (more…)
Can In-Office Care Prevent Periodontal Issues?
There are times when periodontal disease is so severe that it has to be addressed with special treatments. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide these different services so that you can receive the kind of support that a general dentist does not offer. Controlling a severe infection helps you manage your general health, and it can also help you avoid issues like tooth loss due to tissue damage. You should know that if you seek help in time, we can also provide preventive services to help control the effects of gum disease. As a result, you can avoid the kinds of difficulties that make more involved care necessary. (more…)