As we all continue to take precautions against the coronavirus, it is important to know what steps are being taken to make environments safe. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we have always been committed to sustaining safe and sterile treatment environments so that we can safely care for our patients. In response to the threat of coronavirus, we have updated our in-office practices to offer important additional protections. That has meant revising our scheduling and patient greeting practices, but it has also meant implementing technology that better protects everyone against possible contaminants. Access to periodontal care can be particularly important for those who are affected by periodontal disease. If this condition is not being managed properly, it can lead to more problems with tissue damage, tooth loss, and negative changes in your overall well-being! (more…)
Avoid Periodontal Disease By Scheduling A Deep Cleaning
In the course of your daily oral hygiene routine, you should thoroughly clean your teeth at your gum line. By doing so, you fight the accumulated bacteria that put you at risk for developing gingivitis. When plaque and tartar deposits form at the base of our teeth, we become susceptible to infection when bacteria start to gather on teeth roots. Fortunately, a periodontal deep cleaning can remove these harmful materials and stop gingivitis before it worsens. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is prepared to provide this service for patients who start to worry about gingivitis. We can also provide Supportive Periodontal Maintenance cleanings for patients who are trying to control the effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
Periodontal Disease Makes You Vulnerable To Tooth Loss
If a problem with gum disease is not caught and treated in time, the initial infection can worsen and become more difficult to treat properly. There are several consequences to the continued growth and spread of periodontal bacteria that should concern you, but one problem in particular to worry about is tooth loss! Complications from periodontal disease lead all other causes when it comes to adult tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you avoid this issue by providing advanced services to protect your gums. If tooth loss has already become a concern for you, we can discuss restoring your smile through implant dentistry as part of a larger plan to help you restore your oral health. (more…)
What Role Do Lasers Play In Fighting Periodontal Disease?
If your problems with gum disease have grown serious, it may be hard for you to fully protect yourself against the consequences of your infection. In time, the bacteria that have gathered below your gums will begin to destroy the tissues that are holding your teeth in place. They can also create problems for your well-being in other areas as they continue to spread. Fortunately, a patient with periodontal disease can receive support at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice! One reason for this is that we can use laser tools to target problems with periodontal bacteria and infected tissues that are creating trouble for you. Lasers make the treatments recommended for patients with infections less involved, and also require shorter and easier healing periods! (more…)
The Benefits Of Managing Problems With Gum Disease
If you fail to recognize the threat that gum disease poses, you can fail to see the value in seeing a periodontist about your infection. When gingivitis is not addressed in time and a person develops periodontal disease, they become vulnerable to tooth loss, they can see their smile change because of gum line recession, and they face risks of complications that will hurt their general health. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to help you fight to preserve the health of your gums. If preventive periodontal care is still an option, we can perform a scaling and root planing to stop an advanced infection from forming. For patients who already have complications that need to be tended to, we can discuss different services that can control an advanced infection. (more…)
What We Do To Make Your Periodontal Care More Comfortable
A person who has anxieties around dental care may be reluctant to see someone for treatment even when they think something might be wrong. As a result, the window for the early detection and treatment of something like gum disease can close, leaving them with a more advanced problem that requires the care of a periodontist. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to work with you if poor periodontal health has become a concern. If you struggle with dental anxiety, we can walk you through our approaches to making care a more calm and comfortable experience. (more…)
Our Efforts To Keep Periodontal Services Safe For Patients
The need to keep people protected against the coronavirus outbreak has caused a wave of changes in how businesses and individuals think about safety. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice has always taken care to make our office a safe space for the services we provide. We continue to maintain an environment where our patients and team members can feel safe and protected. By implementing new measures to better guard everyone, we are able to continue providing services for those who need treatment for periodontal disease. Without proper care, your condition can create serious problems for your oral health and overall well-being. With the right treatments, we can address damage from your infection and help you avoid potential issues like tooth loss! (more…)
Why We Turn To PRP Therapy To Encourage Gum Tissue Recovery
The tissue damage caused by periodontal disease is not something to take lightly. As time passes, the damage to your gums and jawbone tissues will take support away from your teeth, increasing your risk for tooth loss over time. In order to help patients who are already struggling with these issues, Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice will provide a variety of services capable of dealing with bacteria as well as damage that has already occurred. Through PRP therapy, we can use platelet-rich plasma to encourage your gums to recover from the harm already done by your infection. This natural recovery can help you manage your condition and stop struggling with problems affected by poor gum health. (more…)
Are You Dealing With Gingivitis, Or Periodontal Disease?
The progression of gum disease affects how you can be treated, and what kind of symptoms you can experience. Gingivitis is the first stage of a periodontal infection. When bacteria begin to infiltrate your gums, there are symptoms like sensitivity to bleeding, swelling, and chronic bad breath that you can experience. If an infection worsens, it becomes difficult to manage, and it can cause more significant problems. You will be at risk for tooth loss, and you can become vulnerable to other health conditions as bacteria move to different parts of your body. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide a diagnostic review to determine just how serious your condition might be. Once this is done, we can talk to you about how your infection has progressed, and what should be done to manage it. (more…)
How Periodontal Disease Causes Cosmetic Problems
What do you need to do to make sure your smile stays attractive? Preventing tooth decay is important, and so is avoiding dental injuries and enamel stains. With that said, you should also pay attention to your periodontal health if you want to remain confident in the way you look. One symptom of poor periodontal health is gum line recession. When your gums recede, they can make teeth look too long, change your smile symmetry, and generally cause concerns about the way certain teeth look because more of them are exposed. If periodontal disease becomes serious enough, your condition can lead to tooth loss! To help patients avoid the cosmetic and health problems associated with gum disease, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can offer a variety of services to help you protect your smile and well-being! (more…)