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345 Saxony Rd. Suite 203
Encinitas, CA 92024
When we see patients with missing teeth, we provide a dependable, long-lasting, and lifelike solution: dental implants. But how do we place them? What makes them so different from traditional bridges or dentures? Find out how we address tooth loss for our Encinitas/San Diego, CA, patients.
We’re proud to serve the communities of Encinitas and San Diego, CA with quality periodontal care and implant dentistry. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a little break from our usual topics and talk about the community. Throughout October, there will be a ton of fun events taking place in Encinitas, CA. If you would like to enjoy these activities with a healthier smile, we’re ready to help!
When a patient develops periodontal disease, they begin to experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as sore, red, swollen, or bleeding gums. In order to restore the health of your smile and avoid complications, such as adult tooth loss, you will need gum disease treatment. Let’s look at the treatment options we offer our Encinitas/San Diego, CA, patients.
When patients in Encinitas and San Diego, CA, experience the symptoms of gum disease, we often address the early stages with a preventive deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, how does this procedure combat gum disease? We’re answering questions about our deep cleanings in today’s blog.
According to studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of periodontal disease. Despite the widespread prevalence of periodontal disease, there are warning signs patients in Encinitas and San Diego, CA, can watch for, and steps that can be take to helps safeguard gum health and prevent the disease.
Tooth loss can be devastating to more than just your smile, but these days, many patients can successfully address tooth loss concerns with the help of one or more dental implants. For example, with an appropriate number of implant posts, patients throughout Encinitas/San Diego can rebuild their smiles with tooth replacements that closely mimic their healthy, natural teeth. That includes the roots that you lost along with your teeth, which are essential to the preservation of your jawbone structure and the long-term state of your oral health. (more…)
There are many different chronic diseases that directly impact your oral health. For example, periodontal disease, which affects your gums and periodontal tissues, can also erode your jawbone and lead to extensive tooth loss if not addressed. However, patients in North Hollywood who exhibit poor oral health can also experience negative impacts to their risks of other systemic diseases. In many cases, severe periodontal disease is also the biggest link in the connection, which makes effective prevention, treatment, and management of periodontal disease an important aspect in your systemic wellbeing. (more…)
The good news about gum disease is that, for most patients who don’t have it yet, it’s highly preventable. For those who do, it’s also highly treatable, and for some patients in Encinitas/San Diego, it might even be reversible. It depends on how severe the condition has become, though in most cases, your periodontist can help you restore your good periodontal health by effectively addressing it as soon as possible. (more…)
Occasionally, we like to take a little break from our periodontal blog topics and focus on the community. With fall right around the corner, there will be lots of fun events and activities taking place in Encinitas, CA. From farmer’s markets to live performances, let’s see what’s happening this weekend in our community.
When they’re healthy, your teeth are some of the most formidable parts your body. Not only are they protected by the most resilient substance in your body (tooth enamel), but they’re also supported by a comprehensive system of jawbone structure and periodontal tissues. This support system helps ensure that your teeth remain strong, healthy, and durable as you bite and chew every day. When patients in Encinitas/San Diego begin to notice that their teeth are loose and no longer as secure as they should be, it could be an indication of a serious underlying problem. (more…)
Laser-assisted periodontal maintenance with the LANAP protocol for more comfortable and precise treatment.
A holistic, oxygen-based therapy that neutralizes the harmful oral bacteria responsible for periodontal disease.