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…)
Will Gum Disease Affect Your Smile?
How many issues can problems with your gum really cause? You can experience problems like tooth loss and threats to your general well-being when you let an infection go without the appropriate care. Another concern is that when you have a problem with your periodontal health, you can eventually experience issues that hurt the quality of your smile. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you fully take on the threat of gum disease. Whether you are looking to prevent complications or manage them, we can offer beneficial services. The support we offer includes more than just direct care for an infection; we can also take on the consequences of poor health by addressing issues like tooth loss and gumline recession. (more…)
Are Gum Disease And Tooth Loss Connected?
Gum disease is certainly not the only reason why people lose teeth, but you should know that it is the leading cause of this problem. What is it about periodontal problems that make us susceptible to these losses? In time, inflammation and infection can lead to permanent tissue damage, and the gums as well as the jawbone structure that support teeth are weakened. When this happens, teeth are left without sufficient support and are vulnerable to being lost. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you with this. For patients worried about an infection, we can provide an evaluation and discuss different treatment options. Those who are dealing with more advanced problems and already require help with tooth loss can meet with us to discuss the benefits of implant dentistry. (more…)
Exploring Care For Gum Disease With A Specialist
Are you someone who needs to meet with a periodontist over your issues with gum health? Recurring issues with gingivitis, or warnings from your dentist about an advanced infection, can make an appointment beneficial. There are several ways in which our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can support you. In addition to providing thorough reviews to assess the state of your gums, we can discuss treatments to reverse gingivitis or tend to the harm done by a more severe condition. We can also provide support to help you take care of your gums at home, including by providing Perio Protect so that you can better address periodontal bacteria between appointments. (more…)