When you have serious inflammation in your gums, or the early stages of periodontal disease, then you may need a deep cleaning. Also known as a periodontal cleaning, a scaling and root planing can help protect your smile and keep complications like tooth loss at bay. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Preventive Actions Offer Better Gum Health
Periodontal health refers to your gums, which frame your smile and support your teeth. With preventive action, we could help you avoid the onset of periodontal disease, so you enjoy a complete and healthy smile. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about preventive actions for improved periodontal health.
Diagnosing Your Periodontal Concerns
When you have periodontal disease, you need care to manage it and prevent the late stage linked to adult tooth loss. To make a diagnosis with precision and plan your treatment, our team will employ diagnostic imaging technology. In today’s blog, your Encinitas, CA, periodontist talks about when to schedule a visit, and how we… Read more »
What We Do To Make Our Office Environment Safe For Patients
As we all continue to take precautions against the coronavirus, it is important to know what steps are being taken to make environments safe. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we have always been committed to sustaining safe and sterile treatment environments so that we can safely care for our patients. In response to… Read more »
Healthy Gums Can Make You More Confident In Your Smile
Several factors can affect how confident a person is in their smile. The presence or absence of teeth stains, chips and cracks, and evidence of poor dental alignment can all impact how comfortable someone is with the way they look. You should know that your periodontal health can also play an important part in helping… Read more »
Maintaining A Healthy Environment For Periodontal Care
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients has always been a priority for our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice. With increased concerns for public safety related to Covid-19, we have worked to make sure that all of our patients feel safe and secure in our office. By keeping patients apart, maintaining a safe space… Read more »
We Can Provide Quality Periodontal Care In A Safe Setting
As concerns about coronavirus continue to affect our behaviors at public and personal levels, it can sometimes be hard to know what you should do to maintain your safety. While research has helped us identify riskier behaviors, it also helps us understands what services we can still enjoy without creating more health risks. Studies have… Read more »
How Concerned Should I Be About A Receding Gum Line?
When gingivitis first becomes an issue, you may notice some worrying symptoms. Your gums may begin to bleed whenever you brush and floss, and you can start to notice swelling, or reddening, of these tissues. Periodontal sensitivity can also become a matter of concern. These problems can be managed, and your gums can be returned… Read more »
Quiz: How Do You Treat Gum Disease?
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,… Read more »
What Are The Warning Signs Of Gum Disease?
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… Read more »