You may be surprised by the degree of harm periodontal disease can cause you. The effects of gingivitis, the first stage of an infection, can be relatively mild. You may notice some swelling or reddening of your gums, or observe bleeding when you brush and floss. If you take action to address the infection at… Read more »
Category: Platelet-Rich Therapy
Encouraging The Growth Of Healthy Periodontal Tissues
Periodontal disease is capable of doing serious damage to your gums. Over time, an advanced infection can actually damage both your periodontal tissues, and the jawbone structure keeping teeth secure, leading to tooth loss! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to help patients fight the effects of periodontal disease on their… Read more »
Encouraging The Growth Of Healthy Gum Tissues
Periodontal disease is a harmful condition that can seriously impact your appearance, and your general health. When a person lets periodontal problems go unaddressed, the damage that occurs to the tissues supporting their teeth can result in tooth loss over time. Poorly managed gum health can also result in problems that make it harder for… Read more »
Using PRP Therapy To Restore Your Healthy Gums
While steps can be taken to prevent gum disease, and to eliminate concerns about gingivitis, periodontal disease can have a more serious effect on a person’s life. When advanced periodontal trouble affects you, the problem can result in damage to your periodontal tissues, and to the tissues that are responsible for supporting your teeth. In… Read more »
A Few Fine Points About Platelet-Rich Periodontal Therapy
There are several aspects to treating periodontal disease. For example, the only way to stop the disease’s progression and allow your gums to heal is to remove the harmful oral bacteria that have accumulated underneath your gum tissues. This process, known as scaling and root planing (or periodontal cleaning) may be the full extent of… Read more »