When you have sore, red, bleeding, or receding gums, then you need a diagnosis as these could be warning signs of periodontal disease. Without treatment, you risk painful symptoms and even tooth loss! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about obtaining an accurate diagnosis with digital x-rays.
Taking Steps To Improve Gum Health
Your gum health matters, and if you are not taking the time to make sure that they are healthy, it could put your entire smile at risk. The tissue surrounding your teeth provides pivotal protection for them, and when they become inflamed or infected, it can pose real problems for your oral health. In fact, periodontal disease is routinely identified as the leading cause of adult tooth loss, so it is important to make sure that you are doing what you can to keep them safe and clean.
With Dr. Kania, DDS, DMSc at Saxony Dental Arts Center in Encinitas, CA, you have a dedicated periodontist who can help you to keep your oral health at a high level. Through sophisticated holistic treatment for your smile, you can renew your focus on your oral health, helping you to avoid further damage. Your gums are a vital part of your oral health, so make sure that you put the effort into keeping them clean from plaque and tartar buildup through scaling and root planing. And if you struggle with gum recession, talk to our team about ways to improve your gumline through LANAP treatment and pinhole surgical grafts!
How Tobacco Products Impact Gum Health
When you smoke cigarettes or use smokeless tobacco, this can increase the risk of multiple forms of cancer. But this also impacts your oral health, causing teeth stains and even a higher risk of advanced periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the importance of quitting tobacco products.
Gum Disease Can Risk Your Smile
When you think about your smile, what is the first thing that you envision? For most people, the focus is primarily on their teeth, but it is important to remember the pivotal role that your periodontal tissue plays in supporting your oral health. Your gums do a lot of the heavy lifting for your smile, and taking the time to care for them can make a big difference in your ability to keep yourself safe. Gum disease is routinely identified as the leading cause of tooth loss, so take your whole mouth’s health seriously.
With Dr. Kania, DDS, DMSc at Saxony Dental Arts Center in Encinitas, CA, you have the opportunity to renew your gumline with holistic periodontal treatment designed to help you keep an eye on both your health and your appearance. Maintaining close control over your oral hygiene is a big part of avoiding periodontal disease, and it is also an effective way to treat it once it has arrived. If you have started to notice that your gumline has shifted, talk to our team about your options to reclaim your gum health. Bleeding while brushing is a sign of bacterial infection, so don’t let it go on any longer!
How Better Hygiene Helps Your Gums
When we take good care of our smiles from home, we can help protect ourselves from issues like tooth decay, and even the threat of periodontal disease. Which is why we want to make sure you know how to properly brush and floss, and choose healthier snack options. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about boosting your oral hygiene!
The Causes And Symptoms Of Periodontal Disease
Gum disease can be an issue that threatens smiles in adulthood and without care, is linked to discomfort and even adult tooth loss. Which is why seeing us for care is so important at the first signs of trouble. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how to recognize the symptoms of periodontal disease!
Dental Sedation Provides A Comfortable Experience
Our team offers an array of periodontal treatment and even dental implants to address serious concerns, restoring your smile to optimal oral health and function, avoiding issues like tooth loss. But we want to make sure your treatment is a comfortable experience. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our approach to dental sedation.
How Implant Dentistry Treats Tooth Loss
When you suffer from periodontal disease and lose natural teeth, we want to not only improve the health of your gums, but treat your missing teeth too. With dental implants, we can offer a replacement option that looks natural and has the potential to last decades. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about dental implants.
Dental Implants Can Replace Your Lost Teeth
Our priority is to help prevent and manage gum disease. Unfortunately, though, severe stages of periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. If this happens to you, it’s important to treat this problem as soon as possible. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist offers dental implants that can mimic your lost dental structure.
Treating Gum Recession With The PST®
When you suffer from a more pronounced case of periodontal disease, this could cause the gums to recede from the teeth, changing the appearance of your smile and leading to issues with oral health. But our team can address this with a unique and comfortable treatment. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the Pinhole Surgical Technique® and how this can help you enjoy a strong and healthy smile.