The first step in treating periodontal disease is determining what condition your gums are currently in, and seeing what kind of services might be right for you. If it is not managed at all, a problem with periodontal disease can become serious. In time, gingivitis can lead to problems with an advanced infection that include tissue damage, problems with your general health, and tooth loss. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist relies on advanced imaging technology that lets us evaluate you and determine if you require more advanced treatment, or if preventive services are still beneficial. (more…)
Combating Gum Disease With Ozone Therapy
It is important that you take problems with gum disease seriously. In time, an infection can take a serious toll on your well-being. In addition to interfering with your ability to manage your general health, the problem can cause tissue damage that leads to tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide different services that help patients manage periodontal problems, even when those problems have become serious. One option we provide is a holistic treatment that uses oxygen to eliminate harmful microbes without disturbing the bacteria that contribute to your mouth’s healthy ecosystem.
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Reasons To Worry About Periodontal Disease
When gingivitis is addressed in a timely manner, you can avoid potential complications that can affect your periodontal health and general well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone receives treatment in time, and that can lead to worrying complications. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you manage problems with periodontal disease. After a diagnostic review, we can see what kind of support you require. In addition to supportive services to prevent complications, we can offer more involved care, including lasers to fight bacteria and remove diseased tissues. When problems are caught in time, we can also provide preventive services to help you avoid more serious problems.
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When Gingivitis Goes Untreated
Are you putting your oral health at risk without realizing it? If you do not take signs of poor periodontal health seriously, you can leave yourself open to a worsening infection that will become difficult to treat, one that can raise your risk for tooth loss and even interfere with your management of your general well-being. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to help patients deal with periodontal disease, but we can also provide preventive services that keep gingivitis from worsening. Timely intervention can help you maintain healthy gums and avoid long-term complications that can require more involved services. (more…)
Recovering From Periodontal Tissue Damage
The tissue damage that a person suffers because of periodontal disease should not be taken lightly. The more time you go without treatment for an infection, the more likely you are to have complications that include tissue damage. Fortunately, you do have access to reliable care that can both prevent future complications from an infection and address harm that has already occurred. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide many beneficial services, including platelet rich plasma therapy. This service encourages faster tissue recovery, which can help your respond in a natural way to the harm that has already occurred. (more…)
Adding Perio Protect To Your Routine
Through the right daily behaviors, you can preserve your oral health, and you can avoid problems that negatively affect the way you look. One thing to keep in mind is that your periodontal health can impact your appearance and well-being in ways that may surprise you. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA practice, we can provide you with Perio Protect as a resource for protecting your gums. Used as part of your routine to prevent or control problems with your periodontal health, Perio Protect can give you a means of directly targeting bacteria affecting your tissues. (more…)
Using Lasers To Fight Advanced Gum Disease
When you brush and floss, you can protect yourself against periodontal problems, and you can even fight the bacteria that are responsible for gingivitis. However, it is more difficult for you to effectively fight problems with your gums when you struggle with periodontal disease. When an advanced infection becomes a concern, the support of a professional can be valuable. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you understand your condition better, and we can provide advanced treatment to control it. One way we fight infection is through laser periodontal treatment, services that use laser technology to more conservatively tend to your gums. (more…)
Drop Tobacco To Protect Your Gums!
How do you know if you are taking good care of your gums? At every routine dental exam, you can receive helpful updates about your periodontal health. If you have a history of problems with your gums, you can turn to your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist for support. One thing we can do for you is help you identify changes in your daily life that will benefit you. If you currently use tobacco products, you should know that they can make you more likely to experience problems with gingivitis that can turn into more advanced gum disease. (more…)
Your Periodontal Health And Your Smile
What can you do to make sure that your smile remains as attractive as possible through the years? Avoiding products that stain your teeth will help, and so will a commitment to preventing cavities and other forms of dental damage. Something to keep in mind is that your gums can affect your appearance. If you fail to prevent problems with periodontal disease, tissue recession, a change in color, and even tooth loss can ultimately affect you. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide preventive services to keep gingivitis from turning into a long-term problem, and we can provide more advanced services when they are called for. (more…)
Responding To Problems With Gingivitis
You can effectively respond to gingivitis and prevent the infection from worsening. With the right actions taken, this problem can be reversed, keeping your gums safe from oral bacteria. Unfortunately, when the appropriate care is not provided, the consequences can be lasting. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you avoid long-term issues that can occur when gingivitis is not treated effectively. We can perform a diagnostic to determine how serious your condition is, and from there we can discuss either preventive services to reverse gingivitis or treatments to combat periodontal disease. (more…)