Category: Periodontal Disease

Look Out For Early Warnings About Gum Disease

At a routine dental visit, you can receive a timely warning about symptoms of gingivitis, and you can deal with an infection before it causes worrying complications. You should know that you are also able to observe signs of poor periodontal health between appointments. If you grow concerned about the signs of trouble that you… Read more »

Carefully Removing Bacteria And Diseased Gums

If you have unresolved issues with periodontal disease, the impact it has on your health can go beyond your mouth. Problems with bacteria that gather and move through your bloodstream can affect other areas, affecting your risk for heart disease and other issues. You can also have a more difficult time managing any other conditions… Read more »

Using Sedation During Periodontal Services

How comfortable do you feel when you are in the dentist’s chair? While many people have no problem with a routine visit, they may be less eager to go in for treatment to address a problem. For some individuals, even a regular preventive appointment can be stressful. Dental anxiety is a real issue, one that… Read more »

Diagnosing And Treating Periodontal Disease

The first step in treating periodontal disease is determining what condition your gums are currently in, and seeing what kind of services might be right for you. If it is not managed at all, a problem with periodontal disease can become serious. In time, gingivitis can lead to problems with an advanced infection that include… Read more »

Combating Gum Disease With Ozone Therapy

It is important that you take problems with gum disease seriously. In time, an infection can take a serious toll on your well-being. In addition to interfering with your ability to manage your general health, the problem can cause tissue damage that leads to tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can… Read more »

Reasons To Worry About Periodontal Disease

When gingivitis is addressed in a timely manner, you can avoid potential complications that can affect your periodontal health and general well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone receives treatment in time, and that can lead to worrying complications. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you manage problems with periodontal disease. After a diagnostic… Read more »

When Gingivitis Goes Untreated

Are you putting your oral health at risk without realizing it? If you do not take signs of poor periodontal health seriously, you can leave yourself open to a worsening infection that will become difficult to treat, one that can raise your risk for tooth loss and even interfere with your management of your general… Read more »

Recovering From Periodontal Tissue Damage

The tissue damage that a person suffers because of periodontal disease should not be taken lightly. The more time you go without treatment for an infection, the more likely you are to have complications that include tissue damage. Fortunately, you do have access to reliable care that can both prevent future complications from an infection… Read more »

Adding Perio Protect To Your Routine

Through the right daily behaviors, you can preserve your oral health, and you can avoid problems that negatively affect the way you look. One thing to keep in mind is that your periodontal health can impact your appearance and well-being in ways that may surprise you. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA practice, we can provide… Read more »

Using Lasers To Fight Advanced Gum Disease

When you brush and floss, you can protect yourself against periodontal problems, and you can even fight the bacteria that are responsible for gingivitis. However, it is more difficult for you to effectively fight problems with your gums when you struggle with periodontal disease. When an advanced infection becomes a concern, the support of a… Read more »