On Sunday, November 24, you and your family can visit the Encinitas Holiday Street Fair! Dozens of retailers and more than 450 vendor booths will offer a wide variety of goods that you can select from to take care of your holiday shopping. You can also listen to live music, watch fun special performances, and check out the special areas set up for kids and pets to enjoy! The holidays can sneak up on us when we are not careful. While periodontal problems are decidedly less fun than the holidays, it is important to recognize how the effects of gingivitis can worsen more quickly than you might anticipate. To make sure your periodontal health is expertly managed, make an appointment at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice! (more…)
Should You Speak To A Periodontist About Gum Disease?
Sometimes, people grow concerned about the health of their gums because they experience issues like bleeding, swollen periodontal tissues, and other worrying developments. In other cases, individuals have no idea they have trouble with infection until their dentist brings up a concern during a routine evaluation. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice specializes in helping people manage their periodontal health. An appointment can be beneficial if you are alarmed by signs of periodontal disease, or if you want a second opinion about your gum health after visiting your dentist. We have advanced diagnostic tools we can use to see what your health issues might be, and we offer a range of modern services that can help you prevent periodontal disease, or manage a severe infection. (more…)
Encouraging The Growth Of Healthy Periodontal Tissues
Periodontal disease is capable of doing serious damage to your gums. Over time, an advanced infection can actually damage both your periodontal tissues, and the jawbone structure keeping teeth secure, leading to tooth loss! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to help patients fight the effects of periodontal disease on their smile. To help your tissues heal and recover from the damage done by bacteria, we provide platelet rich therapy. Platelet rich plasma is capable of stimulating your natural healing process, so this treatment actually encourages your body to recover from periodontal disease in a more natural way. (more…)
Bring Your Family To The Mall-O-Ween Monster Mash!
If you are looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in the San Diego area, check out the Mall-O-Ween Monster Mash event happening on Saturday, October 26! Hazard Center will host this special occasion for the third year in a row, inviting people to come out for a costume contest, special games, treats, prizes, and more. The proceeds generated from this year’s event will help Angels Foster Family Network. Missing teeth can make a decorative skeleton feel extra spooky, but it can be a decidedly unwelcome problem for you! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help individuals who are affected by periodontal disease, which increases the risk for tooth loss, as well as problems with overall health. (more…)
Tips To Help Fight Periodontal Bacteria At Home
When you come to our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office, you can receive modern treatments that help you fight the effects of periodontal disease. With that being said, you should be mindful of your daily behaviors, as your efforts to take care of your smile at home can be crucial to fighting the bacteria that can attack gum tissues, and create problems. Good oral hygiene does more than just spare you from trouble with cavities – keeping your mouth healthy means removing those bacteria that gather at your gum line and put you in jeopardy of infection. If you are looking for additional support, we can provide support via Perio Protect. (more…)
Untreated Gum Disease Can Interfere With Your General Health
The bacteria that gather at your gum line can do more harm to your smile than you might expect. If you are only familiar with the impact of gingivitis, you may not realize just how many issues an unaddressed infection can eventually cause. For patients who do not respond to gingivitis in time, periodontal disease can become an issue. This advanced condition can lead to the destruction of tissues that support teeth, which can result in tooth loss. You can also have a harder time managing your general health, as periodontal disease can influence your risk for issues related to heart disease, diabetes, and more! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA dental practice, we recognize the importance of effectively controlling periodontal disease, and we can provide you with modern solutions to your condition! (more…)
Enjoy Halloween Family Day At San Diego’s Balboa Park!
On Saturday, October 26, families in and around San Diego can head to Balboa Park for Halloween Family Day! This weekend celebration gives everyone a chance to enjoy a little Halloween fun before the official holiday during this FREE carnival. More than two dozen museums and cultural attractions will take part by hosting special activities, and families can enjoy plenty of live music, treats, and special performances thanks to this city-sponsored event. The Halloween season offers activities that are spooky, but periodontal disease’s effect on your smile and overall health can be downright scary! At our San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can diagnose issues with your gums, and provide the appropriate care to help you manage a condition. (more…)
Have You Noticed A Change In Your Gum Line?
You may not realize how important your gums are to your smile until you feel that something is wrong with them. A change in your gum line can affect the quality of your appearance by making your smile appear less even, or making certain teeth appear out of place. While there is no single cause for a receding gum line, you should be aware that this is a symptom of gum disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can examine your gums, and discuss any potential concerns that we have. If your oral health is affected by gingivitis, we can provide preventive care to stop periodontal disease from forming. We also offer a less invasive gum graft procedure that can restore your confidence in your smile. (more…)
Receive A Second Opinion About Your Gums From A Periodontist
How worried should you really be about signs of gum disease? If you have a problem with gingivitis, you can use smart oral hygiene habits at home to stop the problem, or undergo a scaling and root planing. However, if you feel that the problem is more serious, or if you want to be certain that you are not at risk for periodontal disease, you can schedule a second appointment with a periodontal specialist. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we have advanced diagnostic tools that enable us to give you detailed information about the condition of your gums. We can help you prevent a problem with periodontal disease, or fight the issue with a modern treatment. (more…)
Bring The Kids To Trick-Or-Treat On India Street!
San Diego families can bring their kids to enjoy a great trick-or-treating experience on India Street on the evening of Friday, October 25! This is the thirteenth annual Halloween event of its kind hosted by businesses in Little Italy, and it promises youngsters a great opportunity to go out in costume. In addition to providing family fun in a safe and controlled environment, this allows parents to take a stroll through the different area shops. Halloween can offer fun scares, but it is difficult to find anything “fun” in the symptoms that periodontal disease can cause. If you are concerned about the state of your gums, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help! (more…)