A Holistic Approach To Treating Gum Problems

When you have poor periodontal health, we want to provide care to manage it and prevent issues that could eventually cause tooth loss. Our team can offer holistic treatments to aid in this process! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the holistic treatments we use to prevent and manage gum disease.

Removing Plaque Buildup

Often, severe plaque and tartar buildup on the teeth and the exposed roots could be a major factor in the presence of periodontitis. We could use treatments to remove the buildup to either prevent gum disease or if you already have the disease, to manage it to avoid complications like tooth loss and severe recession. We can conduct traditional dental cleanings to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool, a process that only takes minutes and helps protect your oral health. However, if you have periodontal disease, you may need a scaling and root planing, or deep cleaning, to remove the buildup from both the teeth and roots. We could follow this with traditional cleanings or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to six months to manage the issue and protect your smile!

Alternative Treatments

Our team could also provide a host of alternative treatments to help correct your gum health. With antimicrobial therapy, we can use antimicrobials to destroy pockets of harmful bacteria in the mouth, either through a topical or systemic system, and boost your gum health. We also have a treatment that helps facilitate the growth of tissue to cover the teeth and help protect the stability of your smile, employing special medications to help repair ligaments, muscle joints, and tendons.

Better Nutrition

We could also help with nutritional supplements, using Vitamins C and D, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids to improve gum health. You could also make lifestyle changes to help your smile, such as avoiding tobacco products, cutting back on stress levels, and reducing the sugar and starch in your diet. Better brushing and flossing habits are important too! If you have any questions about how we take a holistic approach to improving periodontal health, or if you have sore, red, and bleeding gums that need attention, then contact our team today to learn more. We would love to work with you and help you enjoy your best smile in 2024 and beyond!

Schedule Your Visit For Holistic Treatment with Your San Diego, CA, Periodontist!

We want to help your smile stay strong and healthy, keeping your disease properly managed and allowing you to avoid painful symptoms and even the risk of tooth loss. Call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA today to find out more about the holistic solutions that we use at 760-642-0711.