Month: November 2022

Should I Consider Supportive Periodontal Maintenance?

The right preventive measures can help you avoid problems with gum disease. Those measures should take the form of both in-office care and professional dental checkups and cleanings. For people who have struggled with maintaining their periodontal health, an alternative to traditional teeth cleanings may be appropriate. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can talk… Read more »

How Lasers Affect Your Gum Disease Treatment

How harmful can a problem with your gums become? If nothing is done to take care of an infection, periodontal problems can lead to tooth loss and even difficulties in the management of your overall health! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer relief for people who are concerned about an infection. When… Read more »

Stimulating Periodontal Tissue Healing

By the time your issues with gum disease reach a stage where a trip to see a periodontist is recommended, there can be several areas of concern to explore. One problems with poor periodontal health is that it leads to the destruction of tissues, something that can weaken support for teeth and generally make recovery… Read more »

When Tooth Loss Is A Consequence Of Gum Disease

People with gum disease can fail to realize just how serious their problem is, or how harmful it can eventually become, until they speak with a periodontist. Did you know that an untreated infection raises your risk for tooth loss? This is not the only consequence of the condition, but it is a worrying one…. Read more »

What Makes Perio Protect Good For Your Gums?

Does it make sense for you to do more than just brush and floss in order to fight gum disease? For someone who has a history of issues with their periodontal health, an extra degree of support can certainly be beneficial. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can provide additional help in the form of Perio… Read more »

Dental Sedation During Periodontal Care

Unease about dental visits can lead to delays in care. When that care is needed for an active problem, like periodontal disease, the consequences can be serious. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can work with you to ensure that you have a better treatment experience. One way to provide this involves the offer of… Read more »

Tobacco Use And Your Periodontal Health

There are habits you can—and should—practice on a daily basis that help you lower your risk for problems with your periodontal and dental health. However, even with a good hygiene routine in place, it can be difficult for you to avoid issues when you practice habits that raise your risk for problems. Tobacco use can be linked… Read more »

Effective Care For Receding Gums

If you have a history of trouble with periodontal disease, one lingering problem you have can be with receding tissues. When your gums recede, portions of teeth that are naturally more sensitive are exposed, which means you can experience discomfort when these surfaces are exposed to heat or cold, or even when you enjoy something… Read more »