Any health problem can generate some cause for concern. When it comes to gingivitis, you can experience some alarm at the sight of gums that bleed easily, or appear swollen and discolored. Unfortunately, the problem can grow more severe over time if an infection is not addressed at this stage. People who do not take care of gingivitis can experience periodontal disease, which can lead to the destruction of bone and gum tissues that support their teeth. How much harm can an infection do at this point? Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults! Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you by determining how serious your periodontal infection is, and recommending the appropriate care to help you avoid this trouble. If you have already experienced tooth loss, we can talk with you about placing a dental implant to hold a permanent prosthetic. (more…)
We Can Fight Unwelcome Bacteria With Ozone Therapy
How does periodontal disease become a problem? When we clean our teeth each day, we remove harmful bacteria that can cause tartar buildup, cavities, and infections that hurt our gum tissues. If you fail to effectively guard your gum line when you brush and floss, those bacteria can infect your periodontal tissues and cause gingivitis, which can progress into a more serious infection if not treated in time. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice offers several procedures to help patients fight the effects of periodontal disease. One method, ozone therapy, will see concentrations of oxygen administered to your gum line. When performed, this can help you by fighting unwelcome bacteria, but leaving helpful microbes unharmed. (more…)
Enjoy Valentine’s Family Day At The Model Railroad Museum
On Saturday, February 15, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is hosting a special Valentine’s Family Day event! One day after this romantic holiday, San Diego families can come in to enjoy a variety of fun activities. Crafting, Valentine’s card designing, and other programs will be set up to help visitors take a little more time to celebrate. This is also a great time to come out and explore the many models on display at the museum! Valentine’s Day can be a romantic experience, but it can be hard to be close to someone if periodontal disease has given you chronic bad breath! Bad breath is just one of many consequences of an untreated infection. To learn how the condition can be expertly managed, make an appointment to see your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist! (more…)
Should You Seek A Second Opinion To Discuss Gum Disease?
A second opinion appointment to discuss a health concern can be more than just a confirmation that something is wrong. It is also capable of doing more than reassuring you a problem is less concerning than you had initially feared. By seeking out information from a specialist, you can learn about modern treatment solutions that can help you manage your condition. If your dentist has warned you about your periodontal health, a visit to our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist’s office can be beneficial. At your visit, we can use advanced diagnostic technology to see how severe your issues with gum disease might be. With that information noted, we can talk to you about the patient-friendly treatments we use to help people preserve the health of their periodontal tissues. (more…)
Meeting With A Periodontist To Discuss Implant Placement
While tooth loss in adults is most often caused by problems linked to periodontal disease, this is just one of many problems that can leave your smile incomplete. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we understand that losing just one tooth can be devastating to your confidence, and it can cause frustrating interference with your ability to bite and chew food. If your smile is currently impacted by tooth loss, you should know that dental implant-held restorations can offer important benefits. You can feel comfortable with your appearance again, while also enjoying support for your dental function. You can make an appointment to discuss implant placement, and discover how we can help restore both your appearance and bite. (more…)
Enjoy The Chinese New Year Fair February 8-9!
On Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9, the San Diego community can enjoy the 38th annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair! During this two-day event, there will be many opportunities for you and your family to take part in the revelry around the holiday. A number of special demonstrations, performances, and other activities will be taking place, along with a breathtaking Chinese Acrobatic performance on both days! This is a great chance to learn about traditions and culture from China, and also a fun (and free) opportunity to enjoy time with your family. Cultural and social events help a community thrive, and keep residents entertained. Just as these organized events offer benefits to a city, modern periodontal care can be important if you want to protect your gum tissues. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is here to help if you require support for periodontal disease. (more…)
Preventing Patient Discomfort During Periodontal Care
If your troubles with periodontal disease go untreated, the consequences can be serious. The problem can affect your general health, and do concerning damage to the tissues that support your teeth. Fortunately, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist can help you manage the effects of gum disease through modern treatments that protect your periodontal tissues, and control the spread of bacteria. We rely on services that minimize patient discomfort, offer shorter healing times, and preserve more of your healthy tissues in order to provide better treatment experiences. For individuals who have anxiety about dental care in general, or feel uncomfortable at the thought of a certain procedure, we can recommend sedation during your appointment. (more…)
Yes, You Should Take A Periodontal Infection Seriously
Earlier this month, a firefighter in England experienced a serious heart condition that he traced back to his effort to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck between his teeth. After making several attempts to remove the piece with different items, he believes that a resulting infection affecting his gums was the reason for his endocarditis. This potentially serious heart condition can result when an infection like periodontal disease, or another infection at a different part of the body, allows bacteria to enter your bloodstream and attack your heart. Untreated problems with periodontal disease should concern you – even if your condition does not lead to heart troubles, it may make other health conditions harder to manage, and it can cause you to experience tooth loss. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice offers multiple procedures that can help you preserve your periodontal health! (more…)
The San Diego Bird Festival Takes Place Feb 27-March 3
From Thursday, February 27 through Tuesday, March 3, this year’s San Diego Bird Festival will take place! The event, put together by the San Diego Audubon Society, is occurring for its twenty-third year! The event will feature appearances from a number of experts, as well as special activities to take place throughout the event. With the right equipment, location, and timing, you can see a remarkable variety of bird species in our area. If you want to look for signs of gingivitis, you can look for them in the mirror – bleeding, redness, and swelling can all indicate infection. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist’s office is prepared to help you if you notice signs of trouble and what to discuss treatment options. (more…)
We Can Provide An Effective Solution For Gum Recession
While gum disease is not the only factor in gum line recession, it is common for people with periodontal health troubles to see their gums recede over time. The movement of your gum line moving can hurt your confidence in your smile, as certain teeth can appear unusually long, and your smile can lose become less symmetrical. Over time, you can become frustrated by issues with dental sensitivity, as areas of your teeth exposed by gum recession enjoy less natural resistance to harm. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide an effective solution to your troubles in the form of a Pinhole Gum Graft. By using the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we can offer a treatment that can feel less invasive, and require a shorter healing period! (more…)