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.
(more…)
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.
(more…)
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…)
Learn More About Implant Dentistry
You can expect to have a hard time finding an adult who is happy to lose teeth. Unfortunately, if you fail to properly maintain your periodontal health, this issue and other serious concerns can hurt your smile and quality of life! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide services and support to help people maintain their gum health. When patients who have already experienced tooth loss come to us, we can recommend prosthetic dental work that relies on the support of dental implants. Their support makes it easier for you to feel comfortable with a restoration, and it can help you regain important bite support while also supporting your jaw health. (more…)
Reassuring Details About Periodontal Care
If you have a problem with gum disease that you are not managing, you can be vulnerable to tooth loss and other serious concerns. Fortunately, you can bring up your issues with a periodontist who can evaluate you to determine the severity of your infection and recommend treatment options. Have you been putting off a visit with a periodontist to discuss your worries? Patients sometimes put off an appointment because they have anxieties around dental care, or because they are unsure of how a specialist can help them. More recently, people worried about their safety may have forgone appointments out of coronavirus concerns. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice has taken steps to keep our practice safe, and we can work to make sure you receive the appropriate care in a welcoming and friendly environment. (more…)
Fighting Periodontal Bacteria At Home
While your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist is ready to help you fight harmful bacteria that can hurt your gums, you are responsible for fighting these microbes on a daily basis. You should keep your gum health in mind when you brush and floss. To make these practices truly effective, take care to thoroughly clean at the base of your teeth during each session. If you are trying to keep an infection under control, or if you hope to avoid periodontal disease, Perio Protect can help by providing additional protection against unwelcome bacteria. This at-home treatment provides patients with custom trays and antimicrobial agents to protect their soft tissues from potential health problems. (more…)
Gum Grafts Can Improve Smiles
When periodontal disease becomes an issue, it can cause health difficulties as well as cosmetic concerns. As you work to maintain your gum health, you can notice an unwelcome physical change in the form of a receding gum line. This problem leads to problems with smile asymmetry, and it can make certain teeth look awkwardly long or uneven. This change can also affect you physically. Among other concerns, it can lead to an increase in sensitivity. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist provides gum grafting treatment that minimizes tissue manipulation and removes the need for suturing. Our Pinhole Gum Grafts are performed using periodontal lasers that lead to lower infection risks, easier healing periods, and less bleeding during treatment! (more…)