We understand that concerns around coronavirus have changed many people’s priorities, and generally led to a reduction in activities that take them out of their homes. In order to make sure our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can safely tend to our patients’ needs, we have followed CDC and ADA guidelines and updated our office practices to maintain a safe environment for everyone who sees us. Through changes in scheduling and how we welcome patients before their appointments, along with the implementation of technology to better filter harmful microbes out of the air, we are keeping patients and team members protected. Because of this, we can continue providing important services for people who are dealing with periodontal disease, as well as those who can still protect themselves against the onset of an advanced infection through preventive periodontal care. (more…)
Should You Start Using Perio Protect To Fight Gum Disease?
If you practice good oral hygiene, you can stop the buildup of oral bacteria that makes a person vulnerable to gingivitis. In the long term, the work you put into protecting your smile can help you avoid some of the potentially serious consequences of periodontal disease, a more advanced infection that can affect someone over time. For those who struggle to prevent periodontal problems, or those who are trying to make sure they keep healthy tissues, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can recommend the use of Perio Protect! Perio Protect lets you do more to fight harmful bacteria on a daily basis. When used as part of your hygiene routine, it gives you a means of directly targeting bacteria that have started to gather and cause problems for your gums. Of course, for those who are currently wrestling with periodontal disease, there are also in-office services we can offer for support. (more…)
Interested In Implant Dentistry? Our Practice Can Help!
With dental implants, patients who undergo prosthetic dental work can have an easier time biting and chewing, and they can avoid problems over time with jawbone deterioration. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to work with patients who need to begin plans for implant placement. Before you can receive your implant, we can perform an important diagnostic study to determine where and at what angle it should be placed. During this evaluation, we will also check for any oral health issues, like periodontal disease, that will have to be addressed before you can qualify for treatment. (more…)
Your Periodontal Health And Its Effect On Your Smile
How can gum disease affect the way you look? For people with periodontal disease, tooth loss is a real threat – in other words, poor gum health means you are more likely to have an incomplete smile later in life. Before this happens, you can feel unhappy with the way you look because your gums appear swollen or discolored, or because an infection leads to gum line recession. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help you fight the effects of poor gum health and preserve your smile! In addition to providing preventive services that preserve your periodontal health, we offer more advanced treatments that fight the effects of more significant problems that develop over time. (more…)
Seeking A Second Opinion About Your Periodontal Health
We all want to hear nothing but positive feedback during a dental exam. Unfortunately, sometimes the dentist is obligated to deliver bad news. If you have received warnings about your periodontal health, you can be understandably worried. If gum disease is not caught and treated in time, the condition can worsen, and that can lead to long-term consequences that affect your oral and overall health in upsetting ways! You can bring your concerns about your periodontal health to our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice. By providing a diagnostic review of your gums, we can determine how serious an infection is, and what your treatment options are. If your infection has already progressed and you need help managing periodontal disease, we can recommend more advanced services to help. (more…)
What Can I Do To Address Gum Line Recession?
There are several signs of poor gum health that you can identify. Some problems with gingivitis lead to temporary concerns that you can address by treating your infection. For example, you can address problems with gums that bleed easily by fighting gingivitis; treatment for this problem can also help if you have tissues that appear swollen or discolored. One problem that can cause more long-term concerns is gum line recession. Tissue recession can be caused by more than just gum disease, but you can be more vulnerable to an infection when that recession occurs. Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist provides gum grafting treatment that can restore your tissues to their proper space. We rely on a procedure that uses laser technology to make the process less invasive, which means the treatment itself and your recovery can be easier! (more…)
Can Periodontal Problems Impact My General Health?
Is your general health going to be impacted if you develop problems with your periodontal health? If you start to struggle with gingivitis, the right care can stop the infection before it worsens and protect both your gums and overall well-being. Unfortunately, problems with periodontal disease are more difficult to manage, and they can cause you to experience troubles that impact more than just your oral health! Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to help you if you need to manage poor periodontal health. In addition to providing preventive periodontal care, we can fight the effects of your infection with modern services that address bacteria, remove damaged portions of your gums, and encourage healthy tissue growth. (more…)
How Concerned Should I Be Over Symptoms Of Gingivitis?
When gingivitis is addressed, more severe problems with periodontal disease can be avoided. If you want to protect yourself from the consequences of untreated gum disease, you should be ready to identify the symptoms of poor periodontal health. There are several issues that can affect you when you develop an infection. Fortunately, you can fight the problem with a good oral hygiene routine, and by visiting your dentist for a regular checkup. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice provides preventive periodontal services as well, and we can use imaging technology to check if your troubles are still linked to gingivitis, or if it is time to talk about more advanced treatment options. (more…)
How Daily Oral Hygiene Habits Impact Your Periodontal Health
Every day, you have the opportunity to protect yourself against the onset of gingivitis. You should take care to protect your gums as well as your teeth when you brush your teeth and floss. Unfortunately, even when people have routines that they stand by, they can experience difficulties with an infection. If that infection is not addressed in time, it can worsen, and you can require the help of a periodontist to manage periodontal disease. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice offers services that effectively fight the effects of this condition. We also provide guidance to help you avoid problems with periodontal disease. If you are looking for extra protection, you can take home Perio Protect, which contains a custom tray and antimicrobial agents that effectively deal with bacteria. (more…)
3 Issues That Can Make You More Vulnerable To Gum Disease
While everyone should be concerned about gum disease, some people are more likely to have issues with it than others. The quality of your oral hygiene routine certainly matters, but there are other factors, like tobacco use, that can impact your risk for trouble with gingivitis. Preventing difficulties with gum disease is important. If action is not taken in time, your infection will worsen, and you can require help with the effects of periodontal disease. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to help if you are struggling with poor gum health. We can evaluate your gums and determine the severity of your infection with diagnostic imaging technology, then discuss your treatment options. For some, preventive services to fight gingivitis can still be effective, though others can require more advanced help. (more…)