When you have concerns about the health of your gums, you should take them seriously. If you do not receive the appropriate care for issues connected to periodontal disease, you can wind up developing persistent problems that are hard to manage. Over time, a person struggling with periodontal disease can become more vulnerable to heart troubles, and other general health issues. They can also have a heightened risk for tooth loss! If you want to follow up on initial concerns about your periodontal health expressed by your dentist, make an appointment at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice. At our office, we can talk to you about your condition, and explore the benefits of modern treatment to protect your gums, and your smile! (more…)
Using Dental Sedation To Make Periodontal Treatments Easier
Untreated problems that impact your periodontal health can lead to serious consequences, including issues with serious tooth loss! With this in mind, it can be easy to see why many people are eager to arrange treatment to manage their periodontal disease. Unfortunately, some people can face struggles with dental anxiety, causing them to avoid beneficial treatments. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA dental practice, we can provide dental sedation before a procedure. A sedative can effectively create a sense of relaxation that makes treatment easier to undergo. Because different people have different levels of anxiety around oral health treatments, we do offer more than one form of dental sedation. (more…)
Join The ArtWalk Event At Liberty Station On August 10-11
From Saturday August 10 through Sunday, August 11, people in and around San Diego can head out to the ArtWalk event happening at Liberty Station! During this two day celebration, you can see impressive works of art created by a wide range of artists, all ready to view in a lovely outdoor setting. Of course, you can do more than just admire the art – you can also find that many pieces will be available to buy from the artist directly! A work of art can maintain its appearance, and value, when it is treated properly. If you want your smile to maintain its value, make sure you pay attention to your dental and periodontal health needs! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you keep your gums in good shape, and help you fight the effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
Enjoy Better At-Home Periodontal Care With Perio Protect
At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA dental practice, we are committed to helping patients manage the health of their gums. If you are already dealing with periodontal disease, or if you start to show signs of gingivitis, we can work with you to restore or manage your condition. What you should know is that addition to offering important services at our practices, we can actually give you the means to improve your periodontal care efforts at home! With Perio Protect, you will have the ability to directly apply antibacterial agents directly to your gums. These agents are effective for fighting the buildup of unwelcome microbes that put you at risk for gum disease. (more…)
Scheduling The Placement Of Reliable Dental Implants
With the right treatments, it is possible to control the effects of periodontal disease, and avoid the complications this condition can cause. One of those complications, tooth loss, is certainly something you want to avoid. Unfortunately, many people who are fighting the impact of periodontal disease will experience the loss of at least one tooth. In addition to helping you control your problems with gum disease, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA dental practice can provide dental implants to help you deal with tooth loss that has already happened. Dental implants serve as a support system for dental prostheses, and they can help you feel more confident in your smile, as well as in your capacity to bite and chew comfortably. (more…)
Take Part In The Live Well San Diego 5K
On the morning of Sunday, July 28, people in and around San Diego can lace up their running shoes in support of a good cause! The Live Well San Diego 5K will feature a race for runners of varying skill levels,and a fun run for the kids. This year’s event is superhero-themed, so there will be special hero-based activities and costumes for everyone to enjoy! Running is a great way to manage your cardiovascular health. Did you know that untreated periodontal disease can actually increase your risk for heart problems? At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we help patients keep gum disease under control, and we can help you avoid problems with this potentially serious issue. (more…)
Preventing Serious Issues With Periodontal Disease
It is important to deal with the effects that gum disease can cause you to experience, but you should know that professional periodontal care can benefit you even before the problem has become severe. While our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is prepared to help those patients who are struggling with the effects of periodontal disease, we also offer support for those who are working to prevent trouble with their periodontal health. By taking action to stop the progression of an infection when you have gingivitis, or scheduling supportive periodontal maintenance appointments, you can avoid issues with tissue damage, and tooth loss. The right intervention at the right time can have a significant impact on your long-term health, and make it easier to preserve your smile. (more…)
Using PRP Therapy To Restore Your Healthy Gums
While steps can be taken to prevent gum disease, and to eliminate concerns about gingivitis, periodontal disease can have a more serious effect on a person’s life. When advanced periodontal trouble affects you, the problem can result in damage to your periodontal tissues, and to the tissues that are responsible for supporting your teeth. In addition to removing damaged gum tissues through modern treatment, your Encinitias/San Diego, CA periodontist can provide platelet rich plasma therapy, or PRP therapy, to help restore healthy gum tissues. This treatment can help you manage the health of your gums, and protect you against the effects of an unchecked infection. (more…)
Enjoy The US Sand Sculpting Challenge Aug 31-Sept 2
From August 31 through September 2, San Diego will once again play host to the US Sand Sculpting Challenge And Dimensional Art Expo! Over the course of this three day event, you can enjoy one of the country’s most popular seaside festivals, which will invite talented sand sculptors and many other artists to show off their skills.This can be a great way to spend Labor Day weekend with your family, as you admire impressive art works, enjoy plenty of fun activities, and take in the beautiful San Diego coast. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is proud to be connected to a community that hosts so many great events. We want to take a moment to remind you that our practice is ready to help you if you start to become concerned about your periodontal health, or if you have been struggling against periodontal disease. (more…)
Services We Can Offer To Deal With Periodontal Bacteria
Harmful bacteria that infiltrate your gum line can create big problems for your oral health, your smile, and even your general health! Periodontal disease results when bacteria gather under your gums, and create a harmful infection. If nothing is done about this problem, it can make other health issues harder to manage, and it can increase your problems for your heart health. Unresolved trouble with periodontal disease can also lead to tooth loss over time, as the tissues supporting your teeth are destroyed. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can offer different treatment options that allow you to manage an infection, and protect yourself against its destructive effects. (more…)