At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we provide modern techniques to help our patients fight periodontal disease. These treatments can offer important protection for your smile when you are dealing with an infection of your gum tissues. Without proper treatment, you can find that your general health can be more difficult to manage, you can suffer from tooth loss, and your risk for heart disease can increase! We can help you fight bacteria beneath your gums, maintain a healthy smile, and deal with infected or damaged periodontal tissues. We use laser-based treatments to remove unhealthy gums, including treatments with our WaterLase laser. By using lasers to take care of your smile, you can enjoy a faster healing time, and more accurate work! (more…)
Learn More About Gum Disease By Visiting Your Periodontist
While your local dentist can provide important oral health services, you can benefit from input provided by a periodontal expert if you are concerned about gum disease. Did you know that complications from periodontal disease can actually lead to tooth loss, or that the health of your gums can be an influence on your risk for heart disease? At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, you can learn more about what untreated gum disease can do to your general health, and your smile. Fortunately, we can also work with you on treatments that help you manage your periodontal health, and avoid worrying problems! (more…)
Check Out The Adams Avenue Street Fair Sept 21-22!
On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, families in and around San Diego can enjoy live music, refreshments, and more during the Adams Avenue Street Fair! For two days, Adams Avenue will be transformed into a hotspot where music lovers can see ninety musical acts playing on six different stages. You can also check out special beer tastings, check out fun carnival rides, enjoy delicious fair food, and interact with art vendors! A weekend festival can be a great opportunity to step away from many daily responsibilities. With that said, you should always pay attention to the needs of your smile, especially when something seems wrong. If you notice symptoms of gum disease affecting you, talk to your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal specialist, Dr. Kania, about your concerns! (more…)
Will My Issues With Gum Disease Cause Me To Lose Teeth?
Tooth loss is certainly something you can avoid in your life, but you need to make an effort to maintain good oral health if you want to preserve your smile. You also need to be especially mindful of your periodontal health – you might be surprised to learn that gum disease is actually the leading cause for tooth loss among adults! If you develop periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, the tissues supporting your teeth can be destroyed over time, and that damage can lead to teeth becoming loose, or being lost! Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist is ready to protect your smile by helping you fight the effects of gum disease. Our practice can also help you regain your smile by providing dental implants. (more…)
Encouraging The Growth Of Healthy Gum Tissues
Periodontal disease is a harmful condition that can seriously impact your appearance, and your general health. When a person lets periodontal problems go unaddressed, the damage that occurs to the tissues supporting their teeth can result in tooth loss over time. Poorly managed gum health can also result in problems that make it harder for you to maintain your overall well-being. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer an approach to care that focuses on helping you restore your health. One of our services that can help you is PRP therapy. This treatment encourages new growth of healthy gum tissues, which can help you avoid the health complications that can stem from periodontal disease. (more…)
Enjoy The San Diego Symphony’s 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular!
How often do you have a chance to enjoy classical music, the beach, and fireworks? As their closing summer season show, the San Diego Symphony will be hosting a special 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular! The closing piece for the show will be the 1812 Overture, which will be followed by a special fireworks demonstration. If you miss your chance to catch the 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular, you will have to wait a year for a chance to enjoy the symphony’s summer series. If you miss your chance to address gingivitis before your condition progresses, you can find yourself fight problems with periodontal disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you protect yourself against the threats that periodontal disease can cause! (more…)
3 Strategies For Fighting Harmful Periodontal Bacteria
What can you do to start fighting harmful bacteria that can cause issues with periodontal disease? Hopefully, you are already practicing good preventive care with an effective brushing and flossing routine. The daily habits you follow to clean your teeth can also protect your gums from infection. Unfortunately, many people still find themselves in need of treatment for gum disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we have several approaches to fighting periodontal bacteria. Dealing with these unwelcome microbes can help you stop gingivitis, an early form of infection, from growing serious. Treatments will also help you manage a more serious condition. (more…)
Are Your Habits Putting You At Risk For Gum Disease?
Why would anyone want to deal with periodontal disease? An infection that attacks your gum tissues can create serious problems over time if it is not swiftly managed. A person who struggles with gum disease can have a higher risk for tooth loss, and they can be more susceptible to certain general health issues as a result of their condition. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to provide modern treatments for your periodontal troubles. We can also talk to you about your habits that might increase your risk for future problems. Recognizing and correcting behaviors that increase your risk for gum disease can help you preserve a better, healthier smile over time! (more…)
Take Part In San Diego’s Aloha Run Event September 8!
On Sunday, September 8, San Diego residents can enjoy an invigorating race, and spend the day feeling transported to Hawaii! The Aloha Race is a festive 5K and 10K running event that adds a tropical flair to the running experience. Participants are encouraged to show up wearing their Hawaiian shirts and other themed attire for the races, and are encouraged to stick around for a special luau. Live performers, fun demonstrations, and photo opportunities will be happening at the event. Running can help you keep your heart healthy. Did you know that your periodontal health can also have an impact on your heart? Untreated periodontal disease can actually make a person more susceptible to heart troubles. Fortunately, you can count on our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice for important help managing gum disease! (more…)
Addressing Your Issues With Your Receding Gum Line
After your troubles with gingivitis are treated, you can see your gums recover from several unsightly issues. Common symptoms of gingivitis include swelling of your gum tissues, reddening, and a tendency to bleed. With that said, people who struggle with periodontal infections, and periodontal disease, can find that certain problems arise that have a more consequential effect on their smile. One problem in particular is a recession of your gum tissues. Gum line recession can hurt the quality of your smile, while also exposing portions of your teeth that are more sensitive, and more vulnerable to decay. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, Dr. Kania can provide treatment through a pinhole gum grafting procedure, which relies on a more conservative approach to restoring a person’s gum line! (more…)