When possible, we strive to manage periodontal disease with holistic and preventive treatments, which can keep gums healthy and strong, allowing patients to avoid complications like tooth loss. But what holistic treatments do we offer? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our holistic treatments and how we can use these preventive actions to safeguard your gum health and smile stability!
Controlling Harmful Buildup
When plaque and tartar accumulate on your teeth and along the gum line, this can lead to inflammation. Not only is this a potential cause of gingivitis and gum disease, but this can also worsen cases already present in your smile. By controlling this buildup, we can help your smile stay healthy and strong. When you first see us, our team can conduct a scaling and root planing to remove buildup from the teeth and exposed roots. Afterward, we could conduct a traditional cleaning or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance to remove buildup every three to four months, keeping your smile bright and healthy and keeping periodontal disease in check.
Medicines and Supplements
Our team could also control the severity of harmful disease-causing bacteria with antimicrobial treatments, either through a topical application or through a systemic process. Our team could also discuss nutritional supplements, such as vitamin C and D and Omega-3 fatty acids, to improve gum health. These are also beneficial for your body as a whole!
Lifestyle Changes and Alternative Treatments
We also want to make sure you maintain good oral hygiene habits, which can be crucial for controlling buildup in between office visits, and keeping your gums strong. You should avoid tobacco products, brush and floss daily, and cut down on the stress in your daily life. We also suggest cutting back on the amount of sugar in your diet.
To promote healing following your treatments, we could offer care that facilitates the growth of gum tissues. These medications include unique autoplasms that we inject to encourage the growth of gum tissues and the healing or ligaments and connective tissues.
If you have any questions about how we can use holistic treatments to provide stronger gums and prevent issues like periodontitis and tooth loss, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey. We want to help you maintain a full and beautiful smile, and this is possible with our holistic approach!
Schedule Your Visit to Talk About Holistic Dentistry
Our team wants to offer comfortable and effective care to keep your gums healthy and strong! With holistic and preventive treatments, we help your tissue stay strong and allow your smile to remain stable and intact. To learn more about treatments to manage periodontal disease, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.