How Lasers Fit Into Periodontal Treatment

What will it take to help protect you against the harm that periodontal bacteria cause over time? When an infection grows serious, the impact on your gums can be significant. Troubles with tooth loss as well as your general health can both be traced back to periodontal problems. Fortunately, there are different services that can help, including services that use advanced tools and technology. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer treatments with lasers to take on problems with advanced gum disease. Thanks to these tools, the care we provide can be remarkably precise, and it can limit tissue damage while also providing more comfortable treatment. (more…)

Guidance On Maintaining Healthy Gums

If you want to preserve your health through the years and keep showing off a confident smile, think about your gums. Problems with periodontal disease can interfere with your well-being in ways that can surprise you. Tooth loss is a concern due to the damage that affects tissues supporting your teeth. Another concern is that oral bacteria will move to different areas of the body and complicate your health in new ways. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to help deal with potential problems from gum disease. When necessary, we can provide advanced services that take on active issues with your health. We can also help you prevent potential complications and preserve your health with both guidance and in-office care. (more…)

Selecting Patient-Friendly Care For Gum Disease

If you need help managing problems with gum disease, there are certain services provided at our Encinitas/San DIego, CA periodontal practice that can help you. We have experience tending to the needs of patients who are affected by different degrees of problems with their periodontal tissues. When trouble is identified and addressed in time, preventive services can be all that you need to arrange. However, when the matter is more serious, we can offer support through involved services that address more severe symptoms while still prioritizing your care. With the right approach, we can produce results while relying on more natural treatment methods. We can also look into care with laser technology to provide results through surprisingly conservative care. (more…)

Diagnosing And Treating Your Periodontal Issues

The right information regarding your periodontal health can be vital to successfully managing an issue that threatens your smile and well-being. People are not always aware of just how harmful an infection can be, and what can happen if it is not managed properly. Trouble with gum disease can lead to serious tissue damage as well as heightened risks for your general health, tooth loss, and notable gum recession. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide a diagnostic review using advanced imaging technology. With the information gathered, we can discuss what treatment options will help you manage problems and protect yourself against potentially serious complications. (more…)

Answering Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

There may be more consequences to gum disease than you realize. Unfortunately, not everyone who is at risk for periodontal problems knows just how harmful their condition can be, and they can also be unaware of what kind of care is available when problems do arise. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you understand what our different services do to help people who are worried about their gums. From preventive services to keep you safe from harm to more advanced services that take on advanced infections, we support people who face different degrees of harm from poor gum health. (more…)

Tackling Tissue Damage With PRP Therapy

The longer it takes a person to recognize the need for gum disease treatment, the more likely they are to have complications that need to be addressed. One of those complications comes in the form of tissue damage. Oral bacteria that accumulate on the roots of teeth can destroy your gums and bone tissues that support teeth, which can make them less stable and vulnerable to being lost. There are different ways in which our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you when you are struggling with the different effects of periodontal disease. One form of support we can offer is PRP therapy, a process that uses platelet-rich plasma to stimulate the body’s natural recovery method to address damage. (more…)

Are You Ready To Have A Dental Implant Placed?

By having a dental implant put in place, you make arrangements to permanently secure a prosthetic appliance. Whether you have one missing teeth or several to replace, this work can lead to lasting benefits for your smile and oral health, and it can even help you return to a richer, more varied diet! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide help to patients who are ready to do something about tooth loss. We are also here to help if you have unresolved problems with gum disease that are responsible for your loss of teeth. We can work with you to make sure you are ready for the placement procedure, and from there we can provide secure, stable dental implants that help you regain a complete smile! (more…)

3 Approaches To Treating Periodontal Disease

When it is not being treated, periodontal disease can have serious and lasting consequences for your smile and health. Unfortunately, many people who are struggling with this condition can go without the support they need, which can lead to problems with tooth loss as well as complications that impact their general well-being. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can supply different approaches to treating problems with your gums. A review of your health can help us gauge how serious the problem has become for you, and it will help us determine what kind of care might be appropriate. (more…)

What To Know About Your Gum Disease Risk

Is your gum disease risk higher than what the average person faces? If you have struggled with gingivitis and more serious issues in the past, how likely is it that you will have problems in the future? One important thing you can do to protect your smile is recognize what your risk for gum disease might be. Knowing that you are vulnerable to periodontal problems can motivate you to take smile care more seriously. It can also be a good reminder to take advantage of services offered by a specialist. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can offer results based on your needs and concerns. Whether you need to manage an active problem with periodontal disease or want to avoid future gum threats, we can find ways to help you. (more…)

Trouble With Receding Gums? We Can Help

Paying attention to your periodontal health is important. Without the right protection, an infection that develops can turn into a serious problem, one that can have long-term consequences. While trouble with your smile can sometimes be hard to notice on your own, there are certain changes that are more easily identified. For example, people affected by gum disease can experience a noticeable recession of their tissues. This can lead to more dental sensitivity, problems with your appearance, and more vulnerability to future infections. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help. Thanks to the Pinhole Surgical Technique that we rely on, we can make a gum grafting procedure more comfortable and conservative for patients. (more…)