Even if you grow accustomed to how your smile looks with one or more missing teeth, your other teeth and oral structures never will. In addition to appearance, the effects of tooth loss can include the shifting of other teeth, the erosion of your jawbone, and much more that can have an increasingly negative impact on your oral health. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we can help you effectively address those consequences and minimize their effect on your oral health by replacing your lost teeth with one or more dental implants. (more…)
The Role of Lasers in Treating Periodontal Disease
Patients who need periodontal treatment can exhibit many different stages of periodontal disease. In minor cases (gingivitis), treatment may simply involve periodontal cleaning, or scaling and root planing, to remove harmful oral bacteria. In more advanced cases, perio cleaning may be followed by a regular routine of periodontal maintenance. In some severe cases, the best way to protect your smile from gum disease may be to surgically trim away areas of gum tissue that have become severely affected by the disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we can perform laser periodontal treatment (or LANAP) to remove diseased tissue more comfortably, and with a higher level of precision, than traditional surgery. (more…)
Facts About Dealing with Gum Disease
Some people never think about, while others may fear that they might get it. Some people have it and don’t know it, others known it, but ignore it, and still others are actively taking steps to control it. Dealing with gum disease means something different to everyone, but as one of the most chronic oral health conditions today, most people will have to deal with it eventually. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we offer precise diagnoses and customizable treatment options to help you successfully pinpoint and deal with your gum disease so you can once again enjoy a healthy, vibrant smile. (more…)
What Can Happen if You Ignore Tooth Loss?
After you lose a tooth, the appearance of your smile can seem like the biggest consequence. In many respects, it is a serious one; besides your confidence in your smile, the gap in it can also affect everything from your bite’s immediate function to your long-term oral health, and more. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we can help you understand what tooth loss can mean for your smile, and avoid the potentially serious consequences of it by custom-designing a lifelike prosthesis. For example, with one or more dental implants, we can even help you avoid the effects of missing teeth roots. (more…)
Things that Should Motivate You to Stop Smoking
It’s no secret that smoking tobacco products is one of the most dangerous things you could expose your body to. It can contribute to a wide variety of cancers, and can lead to destructive periodontal disease that destroys your periodontal and oral structures. Despite that knowledge, many people still find it extremely difficult to quit, and many still don’t believe they should. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, our goal is to help you preserve your oral, periodontal, and overall health. That’s why we offer personalized smoking cessation assistance as well as specialized periodontal treatment and care. (more…)
Does Bad Breath Really Mean Gum Disease?
Most people experience bad breath when they first wake up in the morning, or after eating a meal with garlic and/or onions in it. Yet, for some people, bad breath is the product of more than just an abundance of oral bacteria or the presence of pungent foods – sometimes, it can also indicate gum disease. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we advise seeking treatment as soon as possible if you notice that your bad breath doesn’t go away. If your bad breath does indicate gum disease, then early treatment could be your best bet at saving your smile. (more…)
Is Gingivitis Really Reversible?
One of the biggest reasons why gum disease is so prevalent is because, for most people, it’s incurable. Once it develops and progresses, it will always remain present, and the only way to protect your smile is to successfully manage it. However, for many people, there is still a small window of opportunity to reverse the earliest stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontal office, we can detect gingivitis in its earliest stage of development and perform personalized treatment that may be able to reverse it before it can progress. (more…)
Could Your Oral Hygiene Be Better?
Taking good care of your smile is an ongoing process, and your daily hygiene routine is the cornerstone of that process. While most people are aware of that, not everyone understands just how significant their hygiene routine is, or what exactly a good routine entails. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, good hygiene education is an important focus of the comprehensive care we provide. Whether you need to make improvements to prevent an oral health issue from developing, or you’re currently dealing with a condition such as gum disease, maintaining a consistently effective hygiene routine is paramount to maintaining your good oral health. (more…)
Things You Should Know if Your Gums Are Receding
As part of the foundation of your smile, your periodontal tissues and ligaments play several vital roles in your long-term oral health. There are many different signs that your periodontal health might be in trouble, and that you should take as a sign to seek treatment as soon as possible. For example, if your gums begin to recede, then it might indicate an early stage of gum disease, or that you’re at a much higher risk of developing it. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, we can help you address the problem of receding gums and determine whether you need additional treatment to address periodontal disease. (more…)
Tips that Can Help You Prevent Tooth Loss
Because it’s so common, many believe that tooth loss will eventually become inevitable. However, that belief is a misconception. Tooth loss most often occurs from conditions that are highly preventable, and by avoiding or addressing these conditions, you have an excellent chance of avoiding tooth loss altogether. At our Encinitas/San Diego periodontal office, helping you prevent tooth loss and preserving your smile if it does occur are important aspects of the care we provide. (more…)