Periodontal disease can impact half of adults over the age of 30, according to studies from the Centers for Disease Control. But often, good oral hygiene and a healthy diet could strengthen your smile and reduce your risk. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about fighting gum disease with better hygiene habits.
Periodontal Disease And Tooth Loss
Gum disease means sore, red gums that bleed daily, but did you know that lack of treatment could also mean tooth loss? In fact, the advanced stage of the disease is the number one cause of adult tooth loss! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how we can help treat the disease and prevent the loss of your natural teeth.
When Your Smile Needs Jawbone Grafting
When you have periodontitis, you could not only develop uncomfortable shouts in your gums, but risk the loss of your teeth. Missing teeth mean more than just a gap, but also the risk of a weakened jawbone. To rebuild what has been weakened, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist could offer jawbone grafting!
Dental Sedation Provides Comfortable Treatment
We offer more than just cleanings to treat gum disease. Our team can employ oral surgery for complex procedures, from extractions and implant placement, to grafting and more. To help ensure the comfort of our patients, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can provide sedation dentistry!
Dental Implants Treat Your Missing Teeth
When we see patients with tooth loss, our team can secure one or more replacement teeth with our dental implants. These not only look and function like natural teeth, but they can last far longer than traditional bridges or removable dentures. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about implant dentistry.
The Pinhole Gum Graft Alternative
A gum graft can be used to address receding tissues, improving the health and beauty of your smile, and also fighting periodontal disease. But for a more conservative alternative to traditional gum grafts, we can offer the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST). In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the PST system.
Fighting Gum Disease With Perio Protect Trays
When you have high risk factors for periodontal disease and want to avoid the risk of tooth loss, we can offer unique preventive treatments. With special trays and medication, you can safeguard your smile from home! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist looks at the benefits of Perio Protect.
Treating Gum Disease With REPAIR Waterlase
Periodontal disease can lead to discomfort and over time, an increased risk of tooth loss. In the more advanced stages, we could use the advanced REPAIR WaterLase system to remove diseased tissues and improve oral health. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the benefits of our dental lasers. With the right treatments, we can help your smile stay healthy and whole!
Managing Your Gum Disease With LANAP
Periodontal disease could lead to discomfort in your smile and without treatment, the risk of adult tooth loss. To help manage the disease and keep your smile whole and beautiful, we could offer assistance with laser dentistry. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about managing periodontal disease with the LANAP protocol.
How Oral Hygiene Supports Your Gum Health
Maintaining a healthy smile requires supporting healthy gums in addition to cleaning your teeth. Did you know that your daily brushing and flossing efforts are vital to protecting your gingival tissues from bacterial infection? The same culprits that cause cavities can cause recession and bleeding in your gums when left to collect on your smile’s surface.
At your Encinias/San Diego, CA periodontal office, we stress maintaining a preventive attitude when it come to periodontal health. Because gum disease is not reversible once it reaches your jawbone, rigorous oral hygiene is your first line against preventing a permanent infection. If you notice symptoms of an infection while brushing your teeth, please let us know right away so we can put you on a path to recovery!