Though the basic concepts of caring for your oral health have remained largely the same in recent history, the methods and means of approach to total oral health care have vastly improved, and continue to do so. In our continuing effort to provide our patients with excellent, personalized dental care, your San Diego laser periodontist… Read more »
Category: Oral Hygeine
Encinitas Periodontist Explores the Popularity of Fluoride
When it comes to the health of your smile, prevention is priceless. Since most dental issues like tooth decay and gum disease are progressive, they only grow worse with time once they’ve developed. One of the more popular preventive tools in the fight against tooth decay is fluoride, which can be found in most modern toothpaste and… Read more »
What Can Your Dental Cleaning Do For You?
If you’re confident in your smile, then chances are you show it often. There is also a good chance that you take care of your smile by brushing and flossing your teeth every day, at least twice a day. While daily hygiene is vital, however, maintaining your smile’s good health also requires the touch of… Read more »
Surprising Sources of Malodorous Breath
The severity of some dental issues may be relevant to the patient. For instance, tooth loss can be a devastating issue for some people, while others may laugh it off and continue about their daily lives, confidence unaffected (it should be noted that if you ignore tooth loss, your oral health can continue to suffer… Read more »
Is Your Smile Ready for the Holidays?
Kissing is an important ritual during the end-of-year holiday celebrations. For instance, couples often kiss at the strike of the New Year’s first minute in hopes that it will bring them love and good luck throughout the year. Whatever the reason, chances are that you will enjoy a kiss or several this holiday season. Make… Read more »
San Diego Periodontist Explains how Diabetes affects Oral Health
Did you know that over 25 million people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes? Even more startling is the fact that roughly 80 million people have symptoms of prediabetes. Patients with diabetes are instructed to test their blood glucose levels, be very mindful of what they eat, and exercise frequently. While these actions… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist Discusses the Incidence of Gum Disease in Women
Did you know that women typically take better care of their oral health than men? Even though women, on average, floss and brush their teeth more thoroughly than men, women have a higher rate of gum (periodontal) disease. You have probably noticed how often we have talked about the health of your mouth affecting your… Read more »
Your Encinitas Periodontist Discusses Oral Hygiene Methods Throughout History
Have you ever wondered how people in ancient times cleaned their teeth? You might think that people in primitive civilizations were unaware of the need for oral hygiene. While it is true that modern methods of oral hygiene surpass those of the past, people throughout history acknowledged the importance of a clean mouth. Dr. Ann… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist Discusses Bad Habits that Affect Oral Health
Some habits that seem innocent are actually very harmful to your oral health. We often find that patients are surprised how certain behaviors affect their teeth and gum tissue. Are you harming your teeth and gums with common bad habits? Dr. Ann Kania and our staff address some harmful habits below and explain how they… Read more »
Gum Disease Myths Dispelled by Your Encinitas Periodontist
Dr. Ann Kania is a board-certified periodontist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating gum disease. Advanced gum disease manifests as a dangerous oral health condition and is the number one reason for tooth loss in adulthood. Our team would like to dispel some commonly-held misconceptions about gum health and periodontal disease. Myth #1 Antibiotics cure… Read more »