The unfortunate reality of periodontal disease is that it can create persistent problems for you. In time, you can lose teeth as tissues that support them are destroyed. You can also have a more difficult time managing your overall health. The good news is that with the right support, problems can be managed and controlled, so that you are protected against these potentially severe consequences. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office is prepared to help you by offering patient-friendly approaches to periodontal care. With the right procedure and the right tools, we can provide less invasive treatment that provides shorter and easier recovery periods. (more…)
Bad Habits That Can Lead To Gum Disease
When you think about your long-term health, you should think about how you can take great care of your gums. You can be surprised at just how serious a problem with periodontal disease can become. When an infection is not caught in time, you become vulnerable to tooth loss, and you run the risk of general health complications when bacteria travel through your bloodstream and create problems. If you need help managing your condition, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help! In addition to providing in-office support, we can provide guidance on how you can take better care of your gums at home. (more…)
Dental Anxiety And Periodontal Services
What stands between patients and important oral health treatments? In some cases, anxiety proves to be a difficult barrier to cross. Those who feel uneasy about the idea of dental work can put off or completely avoid treatment even when they are aware that something is wrong. For patients affected by periodontal disease, this can lead to complications for your general health, and it can lead to issues like tooth loss! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help by offering dental sedation. This can help you feel relaxed during a procedure to address bacteria and tissue damage. (more…)
Including Perio Protect In Your Routine
How good is your daily routine at protecting your smile from the threat of gum disease? If you are not keeping up with smart oral hygiene efforts, you can find it more difficult to protect yourself against potentially serious periodontal problems. For those patients who benefit from a better approach to preventive care, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can provide Perio Protect. With this added level of support, you can directly fight bacteria that threaten your gums. In addition to providing this assistance, we can offer important feedback about your periodontal health and a range of services, including preventive treatments. (more…)
When Your Gum Line Recedes
If your gum line is receding, you can find it hard to feel great about how you look when you smile. This is because a problem with your periodontal tissues can affect the way you look by making teeth seem too long, and by making your smile uneven. Unfortunately, this is not just something that can hurt your appearance, as you can have cosmetic problems as well as more trouble for your general health! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide support through a conservative gum grafting treatment that does not require suturing. (more…)
Periodontal Disease And Tooth Loss
Whether you have issues with gingivitis or already have more serious problems with periodontal disease, you should be aware of the link between poor gum health and tooth loss. Complications from gum disease lead all other issues when it comes to losing teeth as an adult. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist is ready to help you deal with this issue. We offer treatments that address the issues caused by poor periodontal health. Our practice can also provide options for treatment through implant dentistry in order to help those who have already lost teeth.
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Using Oxygen To Fight Periodontal Bacteria
As bacteria start to accumulate on the roots of our teeth, the negative effect on periodontal health can be difficult to ignore. Over time, these microbes can lead to serious issues with periodontal disease, something that can cause an increased risk for tooth loss as well as problems with your general health. While it can be difficult to effectively manage a serious infection, the right services can make preserving your smile and well-being easier. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can review your different options for treatment. They include services like ozone therapy, which can help you fight harmful microbes without hurting healthy bacteria that reside in our mouths. (more…)
Supportive Periodontal Maintenance And Your Health
For a person with a healthy smile, semiannual dental checkups can certainly be beneficial. However, an individual who struggles with periodontal disease can require more frequent visits with an oral health professional. To keep your infection under control and prevent complications, we can see you for consistent Supportive Periodontal Maintenance. This service is often provided quarterly; at three month intervals, you can visit our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice to undergo advanced cleanings that fight the accumulation of bacteria under your gum line. By providing this service, we can help you avoid complications with your oral health that can call for more advanced treatments at a later date. (more…)
Using Laser Treatment To Fight Gum Disease
What kind of care should you seek out when you are dealing with gum disease? The severity of your infection will change over time. The first stage, gingivitis, is still reversible, which means that the right response can completely stop the issue and return your periodontal tissues to good health. However, when you have difficulties with periodontal disease, a more advanced form of gum disease, the right approach to care becomes more involved. Unfortunately, going without that support can leave you vulnerable to issues like tooth loss, and it can interfere with your general health as well. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can recommend different services to fight for your gums. Laser technology makes it possible for us to carefully remove bacteria as well as infected tissues while protecting areas of your gums that are healthy. (more…)
3 Harmful Effects Of Periodontal Disease
When you underestimate the impact of gum disease on your well-being, you can leave yourself vulnerable to potentially serious issues. Gingivitis, the first stage of an infection, is reversible. However, the longer you go without the appropriate care, the more likely it is that your infection will become more severe. At this point, you can experience long-term difficulties with periodontitis, or periodontal disease, that can impact you in several ways. Your infection can make you more vulnerable to tooth loss, and you can even have a tougher time managing your overall well-being. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you manage an active problem, and we can also provide timely preventive care if you seek care in time. (more…)