Now that November is here, the holiday season will be kicking into gear and with it, comes a lot of meals high in sugar and starch. This could not only increase the risk of cavities, but also impact your gum health too. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about improving your periodontal… Read more »
Category: Oral Hygeine
Perio Protect And Your Hygiene Routine
Does your current oral hygiene routine protect you against all of the threats to your smile? Oral bacteria that gather over time can accumulate at the base of your teeth and make you vulnerable to the onset of gingivitis, which can then turn into a problem with more advanced gum disease. There are in-office services… Read more »
Oral Hygiene And Periodontal Disease
Each day, you have the opportunity to fight oral bacteria and protect your gums against a possible infection. When you brush and floss, you remove harmful microbes as well as food particles that gather after meals and snacks. If you want to stay safe against gingivitis, make sure you always clean thoroughly at the base… Read more »
A Good Flossing Routine Can Protect Your Periodontal Health
There are actions that you can – and should – take to protect yourself against periodontal disease. If you already have symptoms of an infection, you can schedule an evaluation at our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice to see how serious the problem might be, and what can be done. To avoid a situation where… Read more »
How Dental Hygiene Helps You Fight Periodontal Disease
For some people, the fight against periodontal disease and the negative effects it can have on their oral health is an ongoing one. When the disease reaches a certain point in its earlier stages, it can become a permanent concern to the state of your periodontal and oral health. Much like preventing periodontal disease, maintaining… Read more »
Better Flossing Habits Can Help You Prevent Gum Disease
If you are not putting up an effective fight against gum disease, you can leave yourself vulnerable to surprisingly serious problems. Periodontal disease is able to destroy the tissues that support your teeth, which can cause you to lose them. Problems with your periodontal health can also lead to more troubles maintaining your general health…. Read more »
The Role Daily Oral Hygiene Plays In Gum Disease Prevention
When gum disease forms, your reaction is an important one. If you improve your daily oral hygiene routine, and discuss the matter with a professional, the condition can be reversed before gingivitis progresses and becomes harder to manage. If that progression does take place, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is prepared to offer services… Read more »
Tips To Help Fight Periodontal Bacteria At Home
When you come to our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office, you can receive modern treatments that help you fight the effects of periodontal disease. With that being said, you should be mindful of your daily behaviors, as your efforts to take care of your smile at home can be crucial to fighting the bacteria that… Read more »
A Few Things You Might Not Know About Your Hygiene Routine
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing them at least once, and taking care to clean along your gum line each time are the basics of good oral and periodontal hygiene. Most people recognize this, and many of them adhere to it, yet gum disease and other chronic oral health conditions continue to… Read 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… Read more »