Have you made any New Year’s resolutions yet? If not, then why not consider your gum health? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how to avoid periodontal disease in 2026, or what we could do to manage it and keep your smile full!
Preventing Periodontal Disease
The reason we urge you to take action to keep your gums healthy and strong is to keep your smile full. When you develop gum disease and don’t seek care to manage the disease, you risk a stage known as periodontitis, which is linked to adult tooth loss. You could also experience discomfort in your gums, as well as redness and bleeding. But you can take steps now to avoid the disease and if it has already developed, to successfully manage it to protect the health, stability, and appearance of your smile.
See our team for routine care, as we can discuss preventive and holistic options to keep the issue at bay, including routine cleanings, Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, and even Ozone Therapy. We will also discuss better homecare habits, such as proper brushing and flossing, and eating a healthier diet.
Managing Your Gum Health
If you already have the issue, we can help treat and manage it. For example, with a scaling and root planing we can remove buildup from the teeth and roots, which allows us to manage the issue with cleanings every three to four months afterward. If you have a more severe stage, we could offer laser dentistry to help remove diseased portions of your gums and destroy harmful bacteria, so we can again manage the issue with our holistic and preventive treatments.
Care at Home
We briefly mentioned this above, but caring for your smile from home in between your visits with our periodontic team can help protect your smile. You should take time to brush twice a day, in the morning and at night, for two minutes. You also need to floss every evening to remove trapped food particles from between the teeth and under the gums. Try to avoid tobacco products, and be sure to cut back on sugar and starch in your diet too.
If you have any questions about how we ensure good periodontal health for our patients, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment, then reach out to our team today to get started! We want to help you smile with comfort and precision, so reach out to our team today.
Schedule a Visit to Handle Your Periodontal Health
Our team is ready to help you avoid periodontal disease, or to manage it to keep your smile whole. When you are ready to schedule an appointment, call Dr. Ann Kania in San Diego, CA, at 760-642-0711.