Did you know that when you smoke or use smokeless tobacco products you risk cancer and also issues with your gums, such as disease or tooth loss? Which is why we urge our patients to quit right away! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about why quitting tobacco products can preserve your smile.
Using Digital Imaging For Your Diagnosis
Our team offers treatment for gum disease, using laser dentistry and even advanced gum grafts. We also address the tooth loss caused by the disease, securing dental implants. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our use of digital x-rays in the planning of treatment!
Let’s Schedule Your First Periodontal Exam
We want to help you and your family start your 2024 right, and that means ensuring strong and healthy gums! A diagnostic exam and treatment are essential for helping your family enjoy good oral health. Which is why your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist is talking about the benefits of an initial exam at the first sign of periodontal trouble.
When To Seek Periodontal Care
Periodontal disease impacts half of adults ages 30 and older, according to studies from The Centers for Disease Control. Which means you need to recognize the warning signs, so you can avoid painful symptoms and tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about treating periodontal disease.
Does Brushing And Flossing Prevent Gum Disease?
A number of factors could be responsible for periodontal disease, including poor oral hygiene. But does brushing and flossing your teeth actually make a difference? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the oral hygiene habits that can help you enjoy good oral health and avoid poor gum health!
How Gum Disease Threatens Oral Health
What do you know about periodontal disease? Despite impacting millions of smiles, few people know the warning signs to watch for! Without treatment, this could be a recipe for tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how periodontal disease threatens smiles and how we offer care to save your teeth!
Our Approach To Dental Sedation
When you undergo treatment to manage gum disease or receive dental implants, we want to ensure you enjoy a comfortable treatment experience. Which is why we offer sedation, which can even help those with dental anxiety or special needs receive the care they need! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our sedation options.
Restoring Your Smile With Dental Implants
When you have lost teeth due to gum disease, we want to not only manage the disease, but also address the gaps in your smile. With implant dentistry, our team can address the missing teeth with a long-lasting and durable solution. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about implant dentistry.
Achieving Better Gums Through Dedicated Care
Your smile is about more than your teeth, and without safe and healthy gums, your oral health could be at risk. If your dentist has recommended that you speak with a periodontist, it is because it is time for your gums to experience a refresh. Your periodontal tissue serves as the foundation for your smile, supporting your teeth, so it is important to work toward better gums in order to keep your smile safe as you age.
At our office, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist is here to help you to renew your gumline. Our team uses advanced technology to bring you quality care for your smile, and we know the benefits of positive oral health care. We also take a holistic approach, taking your entire self into account when thinking about treatment options. From ozone therapy to advanced grafting using the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST)®, our team can help you to achieve stronger and healthier gums. Your smile depends on your periodontal tissue, so talk to our team today about your oral health! (more…)
Conservative Gum Grafts With PST®
Typically, completing a gum graft to correct gum recession means taking tissue from other parts of your mouth. But what if we could offer a conservative option that doesn’t require this step? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about conservative gum grafts with the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST)®, which allow us to transform your smile.