Periodontal 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.
When Anxiety Affects Periodontal Care
When 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…)
How Dental Implants Transform Your Smile
As periodontists, we not only treat periodontal disease to prevent tooth loss, but we can address missing teeth by placing one or more dental implants. These not only look natural, but help protect and preserve your jawbone integrity. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how dental implants help your smile.
Correcting Your Receding Gums
One 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.
We’re Ready To Perio Protect Your Smile
Harmful oral bacteria could lead to bad breath and even a higher risk of cavities. But they could also inflame your gum tissues to increase the overall risk of gingivitis and gum disease. Fortunately, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can provide protection with Perio Protect, so your gums stay healthy and strong.
Our Holistic Treatments For Periodontal Disease
We offer an array of treatment options to help prevent or manage periodontal disease, so you avoid issues like sore, receding gums or tooth loss. We even provide noninvasive and convenient holistic options to protect the strength and health of your gum tissues. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our holistic treatment options.
How We Reattach Healthy Tissues With Dental Lasers
A dental laser can be used to treat a variety of oral health issues, and we use them to offer a comfortable and noninvasive treatment for periodontal disease. With the LANAP system in particular, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can help address receding gums and more severe cases of periodontal disease.
How We Clear Away Your Plaque Buildup
When you have severe plaque and tartar buildup and receding gum tissue, your smile could be at risk for gingivitis and tooth loss. But with our preventive cleanings, we can offer a chance to manage the issue and safeguard your smile with routine care. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about fighting harmful buildup!
How We Prevent The Onset Of Gum Disease
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.