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…)
Laser Periodontal Treatments Can Offer More Precise Care
A person who suffers from periodontal disease can face a real risk for tooth loss. The bacteria that infect your gums can cause the destruction of healthy attachments that keep your teeth secure. If the harm done becomes serious enough, you may have to have loose teeth extracted, or they can be lost on their own! Fortunately, modern periodontal treatment can help people manage their problems with periodontal disease. Through careful laser treatment, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can carefully clear away infected tissues. The removal of damaged gums helps by taking away bacteria, and by encouraging the growth of healthy tissues. In addition to offering greater precision, lasers help people heal more quickly from a procedure. (more…)
Can Poor Gum Health Really Lead To Tooth Loss?
The idea of tooth loss tends to be a scary one, but people sometimes fail to realize that their periodontal health can play a big part in their risk for suffering this issue. You might be aware that periodontal disease is connected to tooth loss, but did you know complications from poor gum health actually lead all other causes for this problem? At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer specialized care to help you maintain the health of your gums. We can provide preventive care to stop gingivitis from becoming a problem with periodontal disease. We can also take care of you by offering modern solutions for the harmful effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
Check Out This Movie In The Park Event In Encinitas
On Saturday, October 12, families in and around the Encinitas area can enjoy a special outdoor movie screening! The Movie in the Park event that night will screen the live action Dumbo film for everyone to enjoy at Cottonwood Creek Park. Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and low-backed seats, as well as their own picnic supplies. Make sure you arrive before sunset to enjoy the weather, and stake out a good spot before the screening begins! A night out with the family can make it easier to end your week, just as professional periodontal care can make it easier to prevent gingivitis from causing oral health complications. If you observe signs of poor gum health, reach out to our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice! (more…)
What Makes Gingivitis Different From Periodontal Disease?
You may have heard the terms gingivitis and gum disease used interchangeably in the past. While both are a result of bacteria attacking your periodontal tissues, there is a reason to think of them as distinct issues. Gingivitis is the first stage of a periodontal infection. At this point, it is possible for you to put a stop to the problem, reverse the infection, and return your gums to their normal health. However, if bacteria are given enough time, you can experience worrying tissue damage as your case progresses to advanced gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, or periodontitis. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer a range of modern treatments that help people protect their tissues from harm, and we provide preventive treatments for gingivitis that can prevent this advanced trouble. (more…)
Using Tobacco Products Can Affect Your Periodontal Health
There are several problems that tobacco use can cause for your smile and oral health. The cosmetic effect of cigarettes and other products can be hard to ignore as they stain your enamel, and hurt your smile. You also increase you risk for oral cancer by using tobacco! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can talk to you about the trouble that tobacco products pose your gums. By smoking, you can make yourself more susceptible to periodontal infections. When these infections lead to periodontal disease, you can face challenges for your general health, and experience a heightened risk for tooth loss! (more…)
Enjoy San Diego’s Cabrillo Festival September 28!
On Saturday, September 28, families in and around San Diego can enjoy a special event honoring the area’s history! The Cabrillo Festival marks the arrival of the first European explorers to America’s west coast, but the event itself is a celebration of the many cultures who were present in the area at this point in history. There will be re-enactments, live music and dancing, traditional entertainment, and much more for everyone to enjoy during this FREE event! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are proud to serve a community with so many exciting public activities. We are ready to provide residents with expert oral health support, as well as modern services to help them manage the effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
Bringing Up Gum Disease With A Periodontal Specialist
While your dentist can provide important updates about both your dental and periodontal health, you may want to seek out a second opinion to discuss the matter of gum disease. A periodontal specialist can provide further insights into what a serious infection can do to your smile, and to your overall well-being. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer important information during a second opinion visit. Of course, we are here to provide more than just an evaluation – we provide a range of modern services that can help you manage your periodontal health, too! While periodontal disease can be a serious oral health issue, the right services can help you effectively manage the threat, and preserve your smile. (more…)
Protecting Your Periodontal Health At Home
At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are ready to help patients who are trying to fight the effects of periodontal disease, in addition to those who want to prevent an infection of their gums from becoming more serious. We provide care that is modern and patient-friendly, with the goal of delivering meaningful oral health support in a comfortable atmosphere. With that said, we also understand the importance that daily care can play in protection a person’s smile. We can offer tips to help you better maintain your periodontal health. For those who are trying to actively fight periodontal bacteria, we can offer Perio Protect to assist in their efforts between appointments. (more…)
Take Part In The Surfing Madonna Beach Run/Walk!
On Saturday, October 26, running enthusiasts can head to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas for the Surfing Madonna Beach Run/Walk! Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, and 15K race to join in this year’s contest. This afternoon run can take you around some of the beautiful beaches in the area, and introduce you to other people in your area, as well as those who travel to take part. Running can be good for your heart, and so can protecting your gums! One of the many negative consequences of untreated periodontal disease is an increased risk for heart disease. If you are trying to prevent an infection from worsening, or if you have existing issues with periodontal disease, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can help. (more…)