Bring Your Family To See The Encinitas Holiday Parade!

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 7, Encinitas families are encouraged to go out and enjoy the town’s special holiday parade! You can watch as more than one hundred groups travel along Coast Highway 101 in order to spread a festive feeling. In addition to the parade itself, you can watch the ceremonial tree lighting, and enjoy a visit from Santa Claus! The holiday season can be plenty of fun, but it also tends to keep us busy. However, if you think you might have a problem with periodontal disease, make sure you make time to have the problem examined. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can use modern diagnostic tools to determine what condition your gums are in, and we can provide a range of services to address any active problems. (more…)

When Is Supportive Periodontal Maintenance Appropriate?

Typically, people should plan semiannual general dental exams that include a professional teeth cleaning. This cleaning, sometimes referred to as a dental prophylaxis, may not be the best approach to caring for your smile if you have problems with periodontal disease. An advanced infection of your gums can make them vulnerable to harm, and may lead to attachment loss that causes you to lose teeth over time. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer an important alternative to traditional teeth cleanings for patients with gum disease. Through supportive periodontal maintenance, we can help you prevent attachment loss, and stop your infection from worsening over time. (more…)

Worried About Your Gums? Have Them Checked By A Specialist

Sometimes, people start to grow concerned about their periodontal health because they experience issues with bleeding gums, sensitivity, swelling, or even tissues that start to redden. Others will not think about possible problems with gum disease unless they receive a warning from their dentist about the problem. If you have any reason to suspect that you might be dealing with a periodontal infection, you should make sure that the matter is properly addressed. Scheduling an appointment with a periodontal specialist can give you expert information about your condition, and offer you access to modern treatment options. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to offer an advanced evaluation, and – if necessary – we can discuss treatment options. (more…)

Experience A Botanic Wonderland In Encinitas This December!

Throughout the month of December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is hosting a special Botanic Wonderland! This festively arranged space will help families feel the Christmas spirit, and also give them a chance to marvel at some of the fascinating plants held in the garden. A mix of new and classic traditions from years past will keep visitors of all ages entertained. There will even be special areas where young visitors are encouraged to visit and play in! Taking time out to celebrate the holidays can make the Christmas season feel more special. Taking time out to visit your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist can ensure you are not affected by harmful periodontal disease! It is important to have your gums examined when you think something might be wrong – an infection can become difficult to manage if it is not caught in time. (more…)

We Offer A Patient-Friendly Way To Restore Your Gum Line

It is important to identify the negative effects gum disease can have on your periodontal tissues. When you come in for an evaluation at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you identify problems, and recommend modern solutions. Sometimes, it can be appropriate to remove damaged tissues, or perform services that encourage the growth of new tissues. In addition to directly interacting with infected tissues to fight periodontal disease, we can help you take on frustrating cosmetic changes. People who struggle with poor gum health often experience gum line recession, which can expose vulnerable portions of their teeth while also hurting the quality of their smile. To restore your gum line, we rely on the Pinhole Surgical Technique, a less invasive treatment that can lead to faster recovery than traditional gum grafting procedures. (more…)

3 Effective Strategies For Fighting Gum Disease At Home

At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide our patients with modern treatments to help control and prevent problems with periodontal disease. The threat oral bacteria pose to your gums, and to your overall health, should not be overlooked. When individuals suffer from an advanced infection, the problem can become difficult to fully manage, and they become vulnerable to the threat of tooth loss. There is even evidence that periodontal disease is capable of negatively impacting your overall health! As important as the right professional treatment can be in protecting you against these issues, you should also take action to defend your gums at home. While routine habits like brushing and flossing are valuable, we can offer extra support with Perio Protect, which will allow you to directly attack bacteria that affect your periodontal health. (more…)

Check Out The Surfin’ Santa Arrival At Seaport Village!

We have to wait until December 25 for Christmas, but families in and around San Diego can greet Santa Claus on Saturday, November 30 at the Surfin’ Santa Arrival event! During this special occasion, Santa will be greeting people at the Seaport Village area, decked out in his seasonally appropriate surfing attire! Throughout the special event, there will be live street performances, vendors offering holiday items, and even a live parade! While you have to wait patiently for Christmas to arrive, you should know that waiting to see a periodontist about gum disease can lead to problems! Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide an expert review of your gums, and recommend any treatments that might be called for to preserve your dental and general health! (more…)

How Worried Should You Be About Periodontal Disease?

Is your gum line starting to recede? Do your gums appear swollen or red, or do they often bleed whenever you brush and floss your teeth? If you are experiencing these issues, or if you are warned about gingivitis during a dental checkup, you can have some understandable concerns about the long-term consequences of gum disease. At the initial stage of an infection, gingivitis, the problem is reversible, and you can bring your gums back to good health. If the problem progresses, and you develop periodontal disease, fighting the infection can become more challenging. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice offers special treatments that can protect your smile from periodontal disease. Addressing this problem is important – in addition to raising your risk for tooth loss, your infection can make it difficult for you to manage your general health. (more…)

How Laser Treatment Helps Us Address Periodontal Disease

How concerned should you be if you are struggling with periodontal health issues? When a person exhibits signs of gingivitis, the problem can be addressed in a way that returns their gums to good health. A more advanced problem with periodontal disease can create more significant concerns, and put you at risk for problems like tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide modern services that help patients with gingivitis, as well as those who need help with more advanced periodontal disease. When a serious gum infection affects you, it can be important to carefully remove damaged tissues so that new, healthy tissues can grow. To make this process more comfortable and more precise, we rely on soft tissue lasers specially designed to provide better patient experiences. (more…)

This Year’s San Diego Run For The Hungry Event Is Nov 28!

This Thanksgiving, you can show support for a good cause, and enjoy an invigorating physical challenge, by joining the San Diego Run For The Hungry 5K and 10K event! Run For The Hungry started in 2000, and continues to help the local community. You can enjoy a course that takes you through downtown San Diego, as well as the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, making this a wonderfully scenic track. Exercise is beneficial to anyone who wants to limit their risk for heart disease. You might not realize it, but your periodontal health can also contribute to your relative risk for heart troubles. If you think you might have an issue with gum disease, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is ready to help you! (more…)