Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the holiday season is in full swing. But we don’t want the sugar and starch in those holiday meals to leave your gums vulnerable to inflammation and disease! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about protecting your gums from periodontal disease!
The Link Between Your Meals and Periodontal Disease
When we consume foods and drinks that contain a lot of starch and sugar, this can leave behind particles caught between your teeth or trapped along the gum line. Harmful oral bacteria then make a meal of them, a process that elevates oral acidity and coats the teeth in plaque buildup. As plaque hardens into tartar and buildup grows in severity, this could irritate and inflame your periodontal tissues. You could develop gingivitis and over time, even periodontal disease. You may experience sore, red, and bleeding gums, as well as recession that alters your smile’s appearance and leaves you vulnerable to complications like tooth decay and even periodontitis, the stage of the disease linked to tooth loss. But we can help protect your smile with periodontal treatment!
Protecting Your Smile
Our team will start with an examination of your gums, looking for signs of inflammation and disease. With digital imaging, we can also look at underlying bone structure and connective tissues to identify any attachment loss, which could lead to missing teeth without attention. Our team can provide treatment to protect your smile. If we catch concerns in the early stages, we could use a scaling and root planing to remove harmful buildup from the teeth, roots, and beneath the gum line. Afterward, we can manage the issue with preventive actions like cleanings every three to four months or even holistic options like Ozone Therapy or antimicrobial medications.
Help with Laser Dentistry
If we find you have disease in the more advanced stages, then we could help with laser dentistry. This technology provides a precise and comfortable way to remove diseased tissues and reshape the gum line, so you have a healthier and more attractive smile. We can then manage the disease with preventive and holistic actions moving forward. If you have any questions about how we treat periodontal issues and protect your smile, or if you want to make an appointment to see our team for treatment and use your remaining dental benefits, then reach out today to get started!
Schedule Your Visit to Safeguard Your Smile
With the right treatment options, we can help you avoid complications like missing teeth. To learn more about improving the strength of your periodontal tissues, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.