Addressing Gum Disease And Tooth Loss

If you worry about losing teeth later in life, you should take your periodontal health seriously today. How often is a person’s tooth loss connected to gum disease? You may not realize it, but complications from poor gum health actually lead all other causes when it comes to adult tooth loss. Over time, bacteria that infect your periodontal tissues will destroy the tissues that support your smile. To protect yourself, you can talk to your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist about treatments to control your risks. When we catch an infection in time, we can prevent periodontal disease through treatments like scaling and root planing. For people who already have more advanced problems, we can provide more involved care to manage a serious infection. (more…)

Using Perio Protect To Fight Bacteria

What tools can you use to fight the bacteria that can cause periodontal disease? Your daily oral hygiene routine does help you protect your gums…as long as you take care to thoroughly clean at the base of your teeth. If you are not consistent about brushing and flossing, or if you do not take care to clean at your gum line, you can face more risks from gingivitis, which can turn into an issue with periodontal disease. For patients who can benefit from extra support against bacteria, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide Perio Protect. Perio Protect gives you antibacterial treatment that you can use at your convenience to protect yourself against gum disease! (more…)

Addressing Serious Periodontal Problems

If you need more than just preventive care to stop problems with your gum health from worsening, you can benefit from seeing a specialist instead of your general dentist. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to safely care for patients who are struggling with periodontal disease. We have continued to support these individuals safely, as we have modified our approach to scheduling and introduced air purifying technology to control the potential spread of coronavirus. Because treatment is currently available, you can set up a procedure to fight advanced gum disease and protect yourself against the different problems it can cause. (more…)

Recognizing The Impact Of Gum Disease

Is gum disease really something you need to worry about? This condition is one that you can prevent by sticking to a good oral hygiene routine. However, if it does become an issue, and you do not address it in time, it can have surprising and alarming consequences! After progressing beyond the stage of gingivitis, periodontal disease can damage tissues that support your teeth, leading to tooth loss. Periodontal bacteria can also make it harder to manage other oral health issues, and may lead to general health issues. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you protect yourself. In addition to helping you keep an infection under control, we can provide more advanced services that fight serious issues with your gum health. (more…)

Tobacco Use And Periodontal Health

Tobacco use can have several negative effects on your overall health. One concern is that cigarettes and other tobacco products can make you more susceptible to periodontal problems. How much trouble can this ultimately cause? If your infection is not properly treated, you can have more difficulty managing other health conditions, you can face a higher risk for tooth loss, and you can even become more vulnerable to heart problems! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you protect your gums by providing important ongoing care. We can also help you identify issues that make you more vulnerable to periodontal disease.
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Is It Time To See A Periodontist?

The effort you put into caring for your smile should include protection for your gums. After all, periodontal disease can have many worrying effects, and the condition can be difficult to manage without the proper support. If your dentist warns you about more serious gum disease, or if you have noticed issues with the appearance and condition of your gums, a visit with a periodontist can be beneficial. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can perform a careful diagnostic review to see what kind of treatment you might require. Depending on your condition, we can determine if you might require preventive treatment, or if a more involved procedure might be appropriate. (more…)

Procedures That Manage Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease can cause you more serious health problems than you may realize. In time, people who have trouble with their periodontal health can experience difficulties with tooth loss, and they can have a more difficult time managing their general health due to interference from an infection. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can work with you to manage your condition an avoid these difficulties. As part of your treatment, we can perform a thorough diagnostic review to understand what problems you are facing, and what treatment options might be right for you.
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Digital Imaging And Your Periodontal Health

Over time, a problem with gum disease can become serious enough to call for a visit with a specialist. With that said, it may be difficult for you to know whether you have periodontal problems that call for more involved care. If you want answers to your questions about gum disease, or if your general dentist recommends a review from a specialist, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help. To determine what kind of issues you face, we can recommend a diagnostic review with digital imaging technology. The information we gather helps us determine if you are in need of detailed treatment to fight an advanced infection, or if there is time to move forward with preventive periodontal care. (more…)

Oral Hygiene And Periodontal Disease

Each day, you have the opportunity to fight oral bacteria and protect your gums against a possible infection. When you brush and floss, you remove harmful microbes as well as food particles that gather after meals and snacks. If you want to stay safe against gingivitis, make sure you always clean thoroughly at the base of your teeth to reduce your risk for periodontal troubles. Better hygiene can also help you fight to protect your smile if you are already experiencing issues with gingivitis. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to help you maintain healthy gums. While we can provide more involved procedures to fight serious infections, we are also ready to perform preventive treatments to keep early signs of trouble from becoming a bigger issue! (more…)

PRP Therapy And Your Periodontal Health

If you keep up with a good oral hygiene routine and regularly undergo preventive dental care, you can protect yourself against potentially serious issues caused by periodontal disease. Unfortunately, many people struggle with poor gum health, and that can lead to surprising consequences! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice provides a number of services that address tissue damage and other problems caused by more severe infections. One treatment approach we offer relies on your body’s natural growth factors to stimulate recovery. Through PRP therapy, we can help you regain better periodontal health while depending on a more holistic approach to support. (more…)