How Gum Disease Impacts Your Smile

encinitas gum diseasePeriodontal disease can occur in adulthood, and in fact half of those 30 and older suffer from some stage of the disease. Without treatment to manage this widespread concern, you risk the loss of your natural teeth. But what causes the disease, and how can you protect your smile? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the impact of periodontal disease.

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When Anxiety Affects Periodontal Care

woman nervous dental anxiety conceptWhen poor periodontal health is not being managed, several complications can arise. You can find yourself worried because you have teeth that no longer feel secure. You can also worry after discovering that there are links between poor gum health and your vulnerability to other health conditions, including heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, people who experience dental anxiety can struggle to seek treatment even when they know they have active issues with their oral health.

At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you enjoy the right support for gum disease. One way we do this is by making sedation available during your services. We can also help by providing options like LANAP treatment, which uses lasers to make potentially sensitive services more comfortable and less invasive. (more…)

Correcting Your Receding Gums

san diego gum recessionOne impact of untreated periodontal disease is gum recession, which exposes more vulnerable portions of the teeth to cause tooth decay and infection, and could lead to the advanced stage of periodontal disease. The risk of tooth loss increases with time! Fortunately, we can help. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about treatment with the Pinhole Surgical Technique.

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