You know that by keeping the spaces around your gum line clean when you brush and floss, you can protect yourself against the development of gingivitis. You also know that if gingivitis is not addressed through your oral hygiene routine at home, or through preventive care from your periodontist, the condition can worsen, leading to… Read more »
Month: March 2020
Make Sure You Check Your Gums For Signs Of Gingivitis
When you brush and floss your teeth, how much attention do you pay to your smile? By looking over your teeth and gums as you clean them, you can identify signs of trouble, particularly with gingivitis. While gingivitis may not cause you pain, it can have several unpleasant effects on your periodontal tissues that you… Read more »
A Smoking Habit Can Leave You Vulnerable To Gum Disease
A habit of smoking can affect the health of your lungs, stain your teeth, and make you vulnerable to a range of other oral and general health concerns. If you have struggled with periodontal disease, and you smoke, you should know that this behavior can have negative consequences for the health of your gums. By… Read more »
Your Oral Hygiene Routine Can Protect You From Gingivitis
How do people come to find themselves affected by periodontal disease? Just like your teeth, your gums benefit from smart daily hygiene habits. Infections occur when bacteria that gather at the base of your teeth travel below your gum line and attack the tissues. This infection can lead to harmful inflammation, and over time it… Read more »
Ignoring Periodontal Disease Can Impact Your General Health
How much attention do your gums really need? Is evidence of periodontal disease something that should alarm you, or is it something that you can quickly and easily resolve? If you act quickly to prevent periodontal problems when you experience gingivitis, you can stop an infection before it becomes difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, many… Read more »
We Provide A Patient-Friendly Approach To Gum Grafting
When periodontal disease takes its toll on a person’s smile, they may notice an unwelcome change to their gum line. The recession of these tissues can expose areas of teeth that are typically covered, and are more sensitive when they lack protection from your gums. This change can also have a negative impact on your… Read more »
Can Gum Disease Affect My Plans To Replace Lost Teeth?
After struggling with periodontal disease, patients can find themselves embarrassed by the loss of one or more of their teeth. This can result because an infection can destroy the tissues that support teeth, leaving them without the stability they need. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we have experience helping patients affected by tooth… Read more »
Taking Your Concerns About Gum Disease To A Periodontist
While the condition may not be painful, it is possible for you to notice the signs of gingivitis at home. You may recognize a problem because your gums often bleed when you brush, or because the tissues look swollen or seem discolored. While your dentist can offer support for problems like gingivitis, treatment from a… Read more »
Platelet Rich Plasma Can Help With Healthy Tissue Growth
Why is periodontal disease so often linked to tooth loss? When the disease is not being managed, it can cause the destruction of periodontal and bone tissues that are responsible for holding teeth in place. When this attachment loss occurs, it may become necessary to extract loose teeth, or they may even be lost on… Read more »