When possible, we want to help our patients avoid the onset of periodontal disease, and avoid the need for treatment for the disease. Which is why we offer an array of preventive treatments to keep your gingival tissues strong. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our preventive treatment options.
Obtaining Detailed Diagnostic Imagery
When you begin to exhibit warning signs of periodontal disease, or if your general dentist refers to you to us, then you may need to undergo treatment. To plan the process, our team needs to obtain a diagnosis. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our diagnostic imagery.
Save Your Smile By Quitting Tobacco
When you smoke cigarettes or use smokeless tobacco, this could leave you at risk for periodontitis and other serious oral health issues. Which is why we encourage our patients and their families to quit! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how to quit smoking!
Advanced Imaging And Gum Disease Diagnoses
There are different ways to take on gum disease, which can help ensure that your condition is properly managed. Before treatment begins, it is important that you undergo a thorough evaluation. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office, we provide reviews that make use of advanced imaging technology so that we can provide accurate diagnoses and help patients understand the care they require. Once you have this information, you can more easily move forward with services that can protect your smile and general health. (more…)
Good Oral Hygiene Helps You Fight Gum Disease
We often talk about dental cleanings, scaling and root planings, and other preview treatments to keep gum disease away. But did you know that at-home oral hygiene habits also protect your periodontal health? In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about improving oral care and nutrition at home.
How Gum Disease Threatens Your Smile
Our team offers professional periodontal care to help prevent or manage periodontal disease. Otherwise, this common and widespread concern could lead to unsightly gum recession and a higher risk of tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how gum disease threatens your smile.
How Sedation Keeps You Comfortable
We offer an array of treatments to help manage gum disease or to even replace missing teeth with dental implants. We know that some people have dental anxiety, and we don’t want this to stand between you and a healthy, whole smile. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the benefits of dental sedation.
Replacing Lost Teeth With Dental Implants
Periodontal disease not only causes sore and bleeding gums, but in a late stage could lead to missing teeth. But once you lose your natural teeth, what happens next? Well, you could enjoy a lifelike replacement with dental implants! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about implant dentistry.
Saving Your Smile With The PST™ Method
When you suffer from untreated periodontal disease, this could mean gum tissues eventually pulling at form your teeth. In addition to changes to smile beauty, this could also leave you vulnerable to major complications. To bring relief and transform your smile, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist could offer the PST™ Method.
How Perio Protect Safeguards Your Smile
When you begin to exhibit the earliest warning signs of trouble, or if you have high risk factors for periodontal disease, then we may offer a unique preventive solution. With Perio Protect, we use trays and a special medication to help strengthen your gums. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our preventive actions.