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…)
Using Modern Treatment To Restore Receding Gums
While untreated issues with your gums can cause many worrying symptoms, the recession of your gum tissues can be one of the most visible, and one of the most frustrating. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can provide a modern approach to addressing this problem. To reduce the amount of work required to restore your gum line, our office offers pinhole gum grafts. This approach relies on the Pinhole Surgical Technique, which eliminates surgical cuts and sutures from the process! This is one of many advanced treatment options that we make available to individuals who are trying to fight the harmful effects of periodontal disease. (more…)
Take Part In The Cabrillo Sunset 5K Event!
On Saturday, July 20, runners are welcomed at the Cabrillo Sunset 5K event! This special race is being held to help raise funds for programs connected to Cabrillo National Monument. You can join in the fun by signing up to run, or by simply checking out the event, and enjoying the local sights. This is an all-ages event that welcomes participants who want to walk, run, or even push a stroller. Running is a great activity for a health-conscious person. If you are someone who feels that their long-term health is important, you should know that periodontal disease can make it more difficult for you to stay healthy. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you maintain your gums, and help you manage periodontal disease. (more…)