Our team offers treatment to take on periodontal disease and protect you from the onset of periodontitis and tooth loss. But you also need to take action to help manage the issue, and we can help! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about making improvements to your hygiene habits and nutritional intake.
Improving Your Oral Hygiene
When you take better care of your teeth and gums with better oral hygiene, these actions can help prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. If you already have periodontal disease, then these same actions can help manage it to protect you from the periodontitis stage, which is linked to adult tooth loss. You should start your day by brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes. In the evening, you need to floss up and down each side of every tooth, dipping beneath the gum line. You then brush for the second time. Brushing and flossing helps remove stray food and drink particles to limit plaque buildup and protect your smile from worsening periodontal problems, as well as tooth decay and infection.
Better Nutrition
What we eat matters too! When we have a diet high in sugar and starch, then this leaves behind particles for bacteria to consume, which creates plaque buildup that can irritate and inflame the gums. Cut back on the amount of sugar and starch in your diet. Instead, add more items with calcium, including lean meats, green and leafy vegetables, and dairy products like milk and yogurt. This helps improve your body’s immune response and can strengthen your jawbone. Many of these same items contain vitamin D too, which helps improve your oral health. You can also enjoy whole grain breads too.
When to See Our Team
When should you contact our team for periodontal treatment? Our team can take preventive actions to manage the issue in the early stages, or employ advanced dental lasers to take control of your oral health and prevent tooth loss. Even if your disease has caused tooth loss, we could discuss tooth replacement with dental implants. Be sure to see us when you experience changes to your gum health, such as sore and red gums, bleeding when you brush and floss, or recession. If you have any questions about how we can manage your gum health, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a full and healthy smile!
Schedule Your Visit for Periodontal Treatment
With improved oral hygiene and nutrition intake, you can help your oral health thrive. To learn more about the treatments we offer to improve your periodontal health, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.