If you have concerns about your gum health and do not seek help, you can leave yourself at risk for serious problems. The infection you are dealing with will continue to create problems for you, which can lead to issues with tooth loss and even problems for your general health. It is important that this problem is both taken seriously and dealt with properly. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer support so that your gums are protected. We offer advanced treatments that directly address more serious infections. With that said, we can also help when you seek care in time to benefit from preventive periodontal services. (more…)
How Scaling And Root Planing Protects Gums
What will it take to make sure your gums recover from gingivitis? Good hygiene efforts fight the bacteria that can gather under our periodontal tissues and create problems for our health. To make sure harmful microbes are removed from your roots, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can bring you in for a scaling and root planing. This is more advanced than a standard dental cleaning, as it removes bacteria from spaces that are not cleaned during a typical preventive appointment. For patients who have a history of problems with gum disease, we may recommend beginning supportive periodontal maintenance, an ongoing series of cleanings that take the place of general dental visits. (more…)
Perio Protect And Your Hygiene Routine
Does your current oral hygiene routine protect you against all of the threats to your smile? Oral bacteria that gather over time can accumulate at the base of your teeth and make you vulnerable to the onset of gingivitis, which can then turn into a problem with more advanced gum disease. There are in-office services provided at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice that can help you even when this problem becomes more advanced. We can also help you take better care of your gums at home by providing Perio Protect, a personalized treatment that directly deals with the bacteria that affect the tissues that support our teeth. In addition to protecting your smile, the right care for your gums can have important benefits for your general health by stopping the potential spread of harmful microbes. (more…)
Discussing Implant Dentistry With Your Periodontist
There are several consequences to leaving tooth loss untreated. One issue that patients can deal with over time is tooth loss, as an infection can gradually destroy the tissues that keep our teeth securely in place. After experiencing the loss of a single tooth, or even the loss of many, you can turn to your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist for support. To address the gap in your smile, we can recommend that you have a dental implant placed to support a permanent restoration. In addition to offering this kind of support, we can work to treat an active infection if ongoing trouble with periodontal disease has affected your candidacy for care. (more…)
Our Approach To Gum Graft Treatments
The unwanted effects of gum disease can be hard to ignore, particularly when they affect the way you look. For many who have periodontal problems, changes in the form of gum recession can become prominent and lead to feelings of embarrassment and unease. What you should know is that our Encinitas/San Diego, CA area periodontal practice can help with this. In fact, we can actually rely on laser technology to make the treatment experience you have easier! We use laser tools to provide a gum graft using the Pinhole Surgical Technique. This has less effect on your periodontal tissues, and it can actually remove the need for suturing to help with the treatment and recovery process. (more…)
Helpful Info For People Uneasy About Periodontal Work
Hearing that you need to see a specialist about your gum health can be stressful. Whether you generally feel uneasy about smile care or feel nervous about visiting a specialist for the first time, this negative emotion can make it harder to commit to booking an appointment. What you should know is that your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can make your experience a positive one. From the digital diagnostic reviews we provide through our different patient-friendly services, we can make your comfort a priority. For those who need extra help remaining comfortable in the dentist’s chair, we do provide the option to receive sedation during a procedure. (more…)
3 Treatments To Target Periodontal Bacteria
When you have problems with poor periodontal health that are not managed properly, you can face higher risks from tooth loss. You should also be concerned because you can experience complications with your general health, including complications that raise your risk for heart disease. For patients with more significant issues with gum disease, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide solutions that remove harmful bacteria as well as infected tissues. We can also provide preventive services that target unwelcome microbes, which can help you avoid the onset of complications. Specialized periodontal cleanings can help, as can holistic care in the form of ozone therapy, which deals with harmful bacteria while still preserving healthy microbes. (more…)
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…)