The ongoing public concern over coronavirus is important, and we understand it may have changed your routine in several ways. What you should know is that if you need help managing periodontal disease, the right support is still available! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice has introduced several beneficial changes in response to the coronavirus threat. By doing so, we have made treatments safer and kept both patients and team members protected against infection. We continue to provide diagnostic reviews and preventive periodontal care. We are also able to take on problems that stem from active and serious issues with periodontal disease. (more…)
3 Issues That Can Make You Vulnerable To Periodontal Disease
While gingivitis is something you can prevent with good oral hygiene habits, and something that your general dentist can help you address, periodontal disease can be more difficult to manage. As an infection worsens, it can become a long-term issue, one that can lead to tooth loss as well as other unwelcome issues. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice offers services to help people fight periodontal disease. We can also provide helpful information if you have questions about your periodontal health, and can even offer Perio Protect to help you better fight harmful bacteria that cause gum disease at home. (more…)
Will My Periodontal Disease Lead To Tooth Loss?
Tooth loss is a serious oral health problem, and it is also a real cosmetic concern. That gap in your smile can make you lose confidence in your appearance, and it can also change your bite function – and even your diet choices – in unwelcome ways. Unfortunately, tooth loss is often a problem for people who struggle with periodontal disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to address poor periodontal health before tooth loss occurs. Through the right services, including periodontal treatments with laser technology, we can fight infections and help you preserve your full smile. If tooth loss has already affected you, we can recommend treatment with dental implants to address what you have lost. (more…)
How We Keep Patients Comfortable During Periodontal Care
For someone who has anxieties about dental care, it can be hard to commit to even routine oral health services. One problem with avoiding regular oral health services is that problems can form and worsen, leading to complications that need to be addressed. Problems with periodontal disease can affect you in several worrying ways. You are more likely to experience difficulties with tooth loss, and your infection can make it harder to manage other conditions that concern your health. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you manage your discomfort and provide help with periodontal disease. Because we use lasers when performing periodontal care, we can make treatment and recovery easier. To ease tension during treatment, we can offer dental sedation to help you feel calm while your care takes place. (more…)
Protect Your Smile From The Effects Of Periodontal Disease
How can your oral hygiene efforts impact your appearance? Fighting teeth stains and maintaining strong, healthy enamel can have obvious benefits for your smile. You should know that periodontal care is also important for the way you look. When periodontal disease affects you, it makes you vulnerable to potentially serious issues, including tooth loss. Problems with your periodontal health will also leave you more likely to experience issues with gum line recession, something that can have a negative effect on your appearance and well-being. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can protect you against the effects of an infection. If your poor gum health has already caused more serious difficulties, we can determine what procedure or procedures are right for protecting these tissues. (more…)
3 Suggestions To Help With Gum Disease Prevention
While our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is prepared to help address periodontal disease, we also want to help you avoid problems with your gums! Through smart oral hygiene habits and the right habits, you can lower your risk for an infection that leads to gingivitis, and later to trouble with periodontal disease. Brushing and flossing thoroughly will certainly help, but there are other factors worth acknowledging. One thing our practice can do for you is offer support in the form of Perio Protect. With Perio Protect, you have a means of directly fighting bacteria that have gathered beneath your gums. These kits include antimicrobial agents along with trays that make applying these agents easier. (more…)
Our Infection Control Efforts Keep Periodontal Services Safe
Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to help patients who are struggling to maintain their oral health while dealing with periodontal disease. To safely remain open and continue caring for people concerned about their gum health, we made important changes to our office and our operations to keep patients safe from potential coronavirus infection risks. These changes range from adjusting how we schedule patients to introducing new technology that provides better air filtration. We are continuing to follow the guidelines provided by the ADA and CDC, which help us provide quality services in a safe and responsible setting. (more…)
What Effect Can Gum Disease Have On Your Overall Health?
Is gingivitis a mere irritation, or is it a sign of potentially serious trouble for your oral health? If you ignore an infection, you can experience problems with periodontal disease. This more advanced stage of gum disease can cause problems for your oral health and smile, and even for your general well-being! In time, your infection can interfere with your ability to manage other health conditions. It also puts you at risk for potential heart issues and other problems that stem from the movement of periodontal bacteria through your bloodstream. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you preserve your gum health and fight an infection. With our diagnostic imaging technology, we can carefully evaluate your gums to see what condition they are in. Based on that review, we can discuss services to address the matter. (more…)
Enjoy A Shorter Recovery After Your Periodontal Treatment
Serious issues with periodontal disease can take their toll on your oral and general health in ways that may surprise you. Did you know that an advanced infection can make certain conditions, like diabetes, more difficult to manage? Did you know that unresolved issues with periodontal disease can make you more vulnerable to potential heart troubles? While the effects of periodontal disease can be alarming, you should know that advanced services are available to help you fight this condition. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we rely on laser technology to address patients’ periodontal health issues. With laser tools, we can carefully remove unhealthy tissues and directly fight bacteria. One advantage to this technology is its ability to shorten your healing time after treatment, which means you can enjoy the benefits of a procedure in less time than you expect! (more…)
How PRP Therapy Helps You Deal With Periodontal Disease
What symptoms of gum disease are you familiar with? Many people can identify common symptoms of gingivitis like bleeding gums, problems with tissue sensitivity, bad breath, or gum line recession. However, they can be less familiar with the more serious consequences that can occur when periodontal disease affects you. When gum disease worsens and creates complications, patients can encounter problems like tooth loss, as well as more difficulties managing certain health conditions, like diabetes. The destruction of your periodontal tissues is also an issue associated with periodontal disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide different treatment options to address the impacts of advanced gum disease. One treatment we offer is PRP therapy, which uses platelet rich plasma to stimulate the growth of healthy gum tissues. (more…)