Month: October 2020

Our Efforts To Keep Periodontal Services Safe For Patients

The need to keep people protected against the coronavirus outbreak has caused a wave of changes in how businesses and individuals think about safety. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice has always taken care to make our office a safe space for the services we provide. We continue to maintain an environment where our patients… Read more »

Why We Turn To PRP Therapy To Encourage Gum Tissue Recovery

The tissue damage caused by periodontal disease is not something to take lightly. As time passes, the damage to your gums and jawbone tissues will take support away from your teeth, increasing your risk for tooth loss over time. In order to help patients who are already struggling with these issues, Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA… Read more »

Are You Dealing With Gingivitis, Or Periodontal Disease?

The progression of gum disease affects how you can be treated, and what kind of symptoms you can experience. Gingivitis is the first stage of a periodontal infection. When bacteria begin to infiltrate your gums, there are symptoms like sensitivity to bleeding, swelling, and chronic bad breath that you can experience. If an infection worsens,… Read more »

How Periodontal Disease Causes Cosmetic Problems

What do you need to do to make sure your smile stays attractive? Preventing tooth decay is important, and so is avoiding dental injuries and enamel stains. With that said, you should also pay attention to your periodontal health if you want to remain confident in the way you look. One symptom of poor periodontal… Read more »

3 Choices That Make You Vulnerable To Periodontal Disease

If you want to protect yourself against potentially serious oral health issues, you should take care to keep your gums safe from infection. As important as it is to avoid the formation of cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease can lead to notable long-term consequences. One of those consequences is tooth loss – complications from infection… Read more »

What Can I Do To Make Gum Disease Prevention Easier?

When you brush and floss, do you take time to examine your gums and look for any signs of gingivitis? Is your oral hygiene routine keeping bacteria from gathering at the base of teeth to stop infections from occurring? You maintain your first line of defense against periodontal problems on a daily basis by fighting… Read more »

How Ozone Therapy Helps Patients With Periodontal Disease

If you are not putting up an effective fight against periodontal disease, the consequences can be serious. An infection that affects your gums can spread and affect you in other ways, leading to the potential for more health troubles. You can also face a higher risk for tooth loss, as the bacteria that have gathered… Read more »

Are Advanced Periodontal Services Currently Available?

While periodontal disease can be a concerning and frustrating issue at any time, concerns about public health and safety can make people worry that treatment will not be available to them. Fortunately, it is possible for our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice to continue seeing patients and providing important services. We have always taken care… Read more »

Reasons To Look Into Treatment If Your Gum Line Has Receded

Why is your gum line beginning to recede? While this change is often traced back to issues with poor periodontal health, there are other factors that can cause this to occur. For some, it will be linked to difficulties with teeth grinding, while others may see this change because of overly aggressive brushing. Even if… Read more »