When you develop periodontal disease and the issue remains uncontrolled, this could mean the onset of periodontitis and a host of complications, including tooth loss. Which is why we want to manage and control the disease with advanced treatments, such as dental lasers. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the importance of managing gum disease, which can help you avoid discomfort and even the risk of tooth loss.
The Onset of Periodontal Disease
What causes periodontal disease to form in our smiles? The issues start with gingivitis, or gum inflammation, which occurs for a number of reasons. Poor brushing and flossing habits, combined with a diet high in sugar, could promote plaque buildup, the sticky layer irritating and inflaming the gum tissues. Lack of professional cleanings, tobacco use, inflammatory illnesses, certain medications, and a family history of poor gum health could also be factors. Without treatment, gingivitis grows in severity until disease-causing bacteria can move beneath the gum line to cause the disease. You now need care to manage it and avoid the advanced stage!
The Long-Term Impacts
Initially, the disease can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as sore, red gums and bleeding, as well as swelling or recession that makes teeth appear long or uneven. As the issue reaches the periodontitis stage, the connective tissues between your teeth and gums could break down, causing loose and missing teeth. To avoid tooth loss and keep your smile free of uncomfortable symptoms, you need periodontal treatment, which we can offer with a holistic approach and advanced technology, including precise and advanced dental lasers.
How We Can Help
Our team can employ dental lasers to trim away the diseased portions of the gums and reshape the gum line, so we can then manage the issue easily with preventive and holistic treatments moving forward, such as regular cleanings and special medications. If you have major gum recession, our team can conduct a Pinhole Surgical Technique in place of a traditional gum graft, so we can cover the tissues and reshape the gum line for better smile beauty and a healthier smile.
If you have any questions about periodontal disease, or if you have symptoms that need attention, then please reach out to our team to discuss possible solutions. We want to help you smile with confidence and avoid complications like tooth loss, so reach out soon.
Talk to Dr. Kania About Treating Periodontal Disease
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence and avoid tooth loss with advanced laser treatment and conservative gum graft alternatives. To learn more about improving your gum health or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.