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…)
3 Choices That Make You Vulnerable To Periodontal Disease
If you want to protect yourself against potentially serious oral health issues, you should take care to keep your gums safe from infection. As important as it is to avoid the formation of cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease can lead to notable long-term consequences. One of those consequences is tooth loss – complications from infection actually lead all other causes of this problem. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, Dr. Kania is prepared to help patients by diagnosing problems with gum disease, and by taking action to address them. We can perform preventive periodontal treatments to help control infections, and when necessary we can make plans to perform more advanced services to protect your gums. As important as it is to have access to professional periodontal care, remember that your daily habits are your first line of defense against problems! (more…)
What Can I Do To Make Gum Disease Prevention Easier?
When you brush and floss, do you take time to examine your gums and look for any signs of gingivitis? Is your oral hygiene routine keeping bacteria from gathering at the base of teeth to stop infections from occurring? You maintain your first line of defense against periodontal problems on a daily basis by fighting the buildup of oral bacteria on your teeth. If an infection does occur, you can fight it through good daily habits and preventive dental services. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to support you if you have struggled to avoid periodontal problems, or if you are already dealing with a potential infection. If action is taken in time, you can avoid long-term complications from periodontal disease that can lead to tooth loss and other issues. (more…)
How Ozone Therapy Helps Patients With Periodontal Disease
If you are not putting up an effective fight against periodontal disease, the consequences can be serious. An infection that affects your gums can spread and affect you in other ways, leading to the potential for more health troubles. You can also face a higher risk for tooth loss, as the bacteria that have gathered on the roots of your teeth can destroy the surrounding tissues. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is prepared to help you fight this condition. One thing we can do is directly target harmful microbes while leaving healthy bacteria alone. We can do this through ozone therapy, a treatment that administers concentrations of oxygen to your gums in order to destroy the anaerobic bacteria that have built up and caused your condition. (more…)
Are Advanced Periodontal Services Currently Available?
While periodontal disease can be a concerning and frustrating issue at any time, concerns about public health and safety can make people worry that treatment will not be available to them. Fortunately, it is possible for our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice to continue seeing patients and providing important services. We have always taken care to make our office safe for patients and team members alike. In order to keep everyone safe against potential infection, we have adjusted our precautions to offer necessary protections. With our consistent measures, we can continue to provide treatments, including more involved services that address matters like tooth loss, gum line recession, and damage to gums caused by infection. (more…)