This summer, families in and around Encinitas, CA can look forward to great live music at the beach! The Encinitas Summer Concert Series will kick off with its first performance on Sunday, July 7, with a performance from Cold Duck. There will be additional events on July 21, August 4, and August 18, featuring different musical groups. Summer can seemingly slip away before we really have time to appreciate it. Unfortunately, periodontal disease can have the opposite problem – if your gums take on a serious infection, you can be forced to continually address its effects. Thankfully, you can count on quality care from your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist, Dr. Kania, to provide modern treatments against serious gum disease! (more…)
Is Your Smoking Habit Creating Problems For Your Gums?
Your use of tobacco products can create several issues for your smile that you would most likely prefer to avoid. Teeth stains from smoking and smokeless tobacco can be unattractive and embarrassing. Your use of these products increases your risk for developing serious health problems, like oral cancer, later in life. You also have to worry about your periodontal health. If you eliminate tobacco from your life, you can be less likely to experience gum disease, and its harmful effects. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist can talk to you about the benefits of tobacco cessation for your gums. Our practice is also here to help if you are already trying to deal with the effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
How Concerned Should I Be About A Receding Gum Line?
When gingivitis first becomes an issue, you may notice some worrying symptoms. Your gums may begin to bleed whenever you brush and floss, and you can start to notice swelling, or reddening, of these tissues. Periodontal sensitivity can also become a matter of concern. These problems can be managed, and your gums can be returned to normal, when you address your periodontal health. What can be more worrying is if your gum line begins to recede. Fortunately, you do have access to treatment if this occurs. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer pinhole gum grafts. (more…)
Enjoy Encinitas Cruise Night June 20!
On Thursday, June 20, Encinitas residents can see an impressive sight in downtown Encinitas. Since this is the third Thursday of the month, June 20 will allow residents to enjoy another Encinitas Cruise Night! During this monthly event, which is set to run through September, the streets will be filled with an impressive array of classic automobiles. In addition to these impressive vehicles on display, visitors can check out live music, and visit one of the many fun downtown restaurants for great food. To keep a classic car in great shape, effective maintenance needs to take place. Your smile also depends on smart care over time. If you want to keep all of your teeth, it is important to take care of your gums, as periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss! Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you maintain great gum health. (more…)
Studying The Full Effects Of Periodontal Disease
While many people can fail to appreciate just how harmful periodontal disease can be, a person who has struggled with the health of their gums can certainly recognize the trouble this condition causes. How worried should you be about the state of your periodontal health? Our periodontal practice in Encinitas/San Diego, CA can help you determine just how much trouble periodontal disease has caused by performing thorough evaluations. With diagnostic imaging technology, we can study the extent of harm done to your gums, bone tissues, and more. A proper review can lead to a proper treatment plan – in addition to helping you understand your case, we provide several modern procedures to help you protect your smile! (more…)
Targeting Bacteria That Attack Your Periodontal Tissues
Every time you brush and floss your teeth, you have an opportunity to protect yourself against gum disease. To perform these tasks effectively, you should make sure your attention is turned to your gum line – effectively cleaning this area can help you keep yourself safe from oral bacteria that might lead to an infection. If you need more support, you can count on our periodontal practice in Encinitas/San Diego, CA to help you! We offer protective care in the form of scaling and root planing treatments, and we can provide more advanced support against bacteria that might have already reached your gums. We can also help you step up your care at home by providing you with Perio Protect! (more…)
Enjoy The San Diego Festival Of The Arts June 8-9!
On Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, you can enjoy plenty of creativity – and lots of fun – at the San Diego Festival Of The Arts! During these two days, San Diego County Waterfront Park will be enlivened by artists and art lovers – nearly two hundred artists will be present to show off their works in various media. In addition to admiring these impressive works, visitors can actually look to pick up their own works during a silent auction. Your smile, like a work of art, is something to cherish. Unfortunately, when periodontal issues affect you, there is a real chance that tooth loss and other issues can affect your teeth, and your overall appearance. Fortunately, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist can help you defend your gums! (more…)
How Patients Benefit From Precise Laser-Based Treatments
When you have a serious problem with gum disease, the right treatment can protect you against some serious issues. Unchecked periodontal problems might lead to difficulty preventing tooth loss, and it can make your overall health harder to keep under control! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice provides modern solutions for people who are trying to fight the effects of periodontal disease. To help take care of infected gum tissues, we can perform a LANAP procedure, which uses lasers to provide a more accurate treatment of your condition. In addition to a more precise removal of unhealthy tissues, lasers encourage faster healing, so your recovery time is shortened! (more…)
Smart Periodontal Care Can Protect You Against Tooth Loss
Why would your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist want to talk with you about tooth loss? What, exactly, links this problem with the health of your gums? You might not realize it, but complications from gum disease actually lead all other causes of adult tooth loss. One of the many harmful effects of periodontal disease concerns the tissues that support your teeth. Over time, these tissues are damaged, and the hold your teeth enjoy can steadily weaken. Our practice can help you manage your periodontal health with modern services, so your risk is lessened. We can also talk to you about taking steps to fight potential infections, so you can maintain healthy gums. (more…)
Enjoy Art Night Encinitas On The Evening Of June 1!
On the evening of Saturday, June 1, the Encinitas, CA community is encouraged to experience Art Night Encinitas! During this special evening event, art galleries throughout the community will open up and welcome visitors to explore the many works on display. This is a great chance to mingle with fellow art lovers, and an opportunity to glimpse the creativity on display in the area! When it comes to maintaining a vibrant, fun community, social activities are important. When it comes to maintaining your periodontal health, persistent oral health care can be key. If you are concerned about the condition of your gums, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to help! (more…)