While poor periodontal health is not always the reason someone’s gum line starts to recede, it is often responsible. Even if your tissues moved because of aggressive brushing, teeth grinding, or another factor, you should be aware that this problem makes you more likely to have issues with gum disease in the future. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to help patients who want to do something about this problem. We can actually make the restoration of your gum line easier by using laser technology to provide pinhole gum grafting, a service that removes the need for suturing while minimizing the overall changes in your periodontal tissues. (more…)
Discussing Gum Health With A Specialist
Keeping your gums in good health can be more important than you realize. If you do not resolve a problem with gingivitis, an infection can grow more serious. At this stage, periodontal disease can become a problem that is both difficult to control and harmful to your overall health. An advanced infection is also the leading cause for adult tooth loss! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, patients who are concerned about their gum health can meet with us to receive important information. In addition to evaluating your condition to see if you have periodontal disease, we can recommend treatments that help you control a potentially serious infection to avoid further troubles. (more…)
Can I Still Prevent Periodontal Disease?
If you have a serious problem with periodontal disease, it is important that you take action by discussing treatment options available to you. Without proper management, a serious infection can cause you to lose teeth, and it can disrupt your ability to manage other health conditions that affect you. Periodontal disease is an infection that develops over time. Responding to problems with gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal trouble, can prevent these more serious consequences from occurring. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can evaluate you to gauge the seriousness of your issues with gum disease. Based on this information, we can discuss treatment through preventive care, or we can recommend a more involved treatment to protect you against periodontal disease. (more…)
Gum Disease And Your General Health
You would be correct to think of your periodontal health as an important part of your overall oral health. While many people understand this, they may not realize just how important the care you give your gums will be for your general health, too! Problems with periodontal disease can have a big impact on your health. In time, an untreated problem can cause you to lose teeth, something that affects your appearance and your ability to eat a healthy diet. Issues with an infection can also create more problems for you as bacteria move through the bloodstream. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you take care of your smile and overall health by managing problems that you have with gum disease. (more…)
Using Ozone Therapy To Fight Gum Disease
There are different solutions to problems caused by gum disease. For someone who arranges treatment in time, preventive efforts can successfully reverse an infection and prevent long-term difficulties. If you already have problems with periodontal disease, more involved services can be required to protect you against further complications. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, Dr. Kania is prepared to help you undergo care that will protect your gums and prevent your infection from causing further trouble for you. One option we offer is ozone therapy, a more holistic approach to care that relies on oxygen to fight the buildup of harmful bacteria while preserving healthy microbes that are present in your mouth. (more…)
Seeking A Second Opinion About Gum Health
Maintaining healthy gums can be more important than you realize. Do you want to make sure you avoid tooth loss later in life? If so, be sure to protect yourself against periodontal disease, as complications from this condition often cause adults to experience this problem. You can also have a more difficult time managing other health issues, and can even face a greater risk from heart disease! It is important to take good care of your gums on a daily basis, but you should also make sure you receive professional support. If you need a second opinion to determine how serious your periodontal problems are, or if you want to discuss treatment options for an advanced infection, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to help! (more…)
3 Procedures That Fight Periodontal Disease
Are you aware of just how serious a problem with periodontal disease can become? People who lack awareness of this threat can fail to recognize just how difficult it can be to manage a severe infection, and the different ways in which it can harm them. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, there are several services that we can provide in response to signs of periodontal disease. We can focus on holistic procedures that take a holistic approach, or – when necessary – recommend more advanced services to fight the harmful microbes hurting your oral and overall health. (more…)
Addressing Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
If you worry about losing teeth later in life, you should take your periodontal health seriously today. How often is a person’s tooth loss connected to gum disease? You may not realize it, but complications from poor gum health actually lead all other causes when it comes to adult tooth loss. Over time, bacteria that infect your periodontal tissues will destroy the tissues that support your smile. To protect yourself, you can talk to your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist about treatments to control your risks. When we catch an infection in time, we can prevent periodontal disease through treatments like scaling and root planing. For people who already have more advanced problems, we can provide more involved care to manage a serious infection. (more…)
Using Perio Protect To Fight Bacteria
What tools can you use to fight the bacteria that can cause periodontal disease? Your daily oral hygiene routine does help you protect your gums…as long as you take care to thoroughly clean at the base of your teeth. If you are not consistent about brushing and flossing, or if you do not take care to clean at your gum line, you can face more risks from gingivitis, which can turn into an issue with periodontal disease. For patients who can benefit from extra support against bacteria, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide Perio Protect. Perio Protect gives you antibacterial treatment that you can use at your convenience to protect yourself against gum disease! (more…)
Addressing Serious Periodontal Problems
If you need more than just preventive care to stop problems with your gum health from worsening, you can benefit from seeing a specialist instead of your general dentist. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to safely care for patients who are struggling with periodontal disease. We have continued to support these individuals safely, as we have modified our approach to scheduling and introduced air purifying technology to control the potential spread of coronavirus. Because treatment is currently available, you can set up a procedure to fight advanced gum disease and protect yourself against the different problems it can cause. (more…)