How often are tooth loss and gum disease linked together? Poor periodontal health is actually the leading reason why adults lose teeth. As damage from an infection worsens, tissue destruction leaves them without the support they need to maintain their complete smile, and so teeth are either extracted by necessity or lost on their own…. Read more »
Month: December 2022
Periodontal Disease And Gum Recession
Not all effects of periodontal disease can be easily seen. For example, you may not see the effects of tissue damage in the mirror, but the harm to your gums can continue until you find that there is a concern about looseness that makes tooth extraction necessary! It is also difficult to see how bacteria… Read more »
Better Gum Health For The New Year
What will you do differently in 2023? If you have struggled with maintaining healthy gums in the past, or if this year has been marked by the onset of periodontal disease, dedicating time and effort to protecting these tissues can have significant value. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer different levels… Read more »
Are You Overlooking The Threat Of Gum Disease?
If you fail to take problems with gum disease seriously, long-term consequences can impact your smile and your general health in ways that can surprise you. Did you know that poorly managed periodontal problems make you vulnerable to general health changes? Are you aware that complications from gum disease leads all other causes of tooth… Read more »
Smart Home Care To Protect Your Gums
If you have problems with advanced gum disease, a visit with a periodontist can be a valuable part of a larger plan to restore your overall oral health. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide important in-office services that are able to control significant infections and address tissue damage. We can also… Read more »
Planning Your Personalized Periodontal Care
Your periodontal health can ultimately impact your ability to preserve your full smile, and it can be more influential than you expect in regards to your general well-being. What this means is that if you have a history of problems with your gums, you should take their condition seriously. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice… Read more »
Seeing A Specialist About Receding Gums
Gum recession has different causes. One of those causes has to do with your periodontal health, as tissues can be seriously affected by an infection. The longer you let gum disease go without the proper management, the more likely you are to experience this and other difficulties. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help… Read more »
Recognizing The Threat Of Periodontal Disease
The longer you take to recognize that you have a problem with gum disease, the more likely you are to face serious complications from your infection. Unfortunately, people sometimes overlook the warning signs or disregard them, as they are not aware of just how much damage an untreated issue can cause. Did you know that… Read more »