Daily Behaviors And Your Periodontal Health

In time, a problem with your gum health can turn into a serious issue with periodontal disease. The condition can become serious enough to put you at risk for tooth loss, and it can make it more difficult for you to manage your overall well-being. The good news is that by meeting with your Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontist, you can manage the condition so that you can avoid complications that can negatively affect your smile and health. You should also know that with the right daily oral hygiene routine, you can lower your risk for the onset of problems that can call for more involved services.

How Your Choices Affect Your Risk For Periodontal Disease

Periodontal problems occur when oral bacteria begin to gather on the roots of your teeth and make trouble for your gums. At first, you can experience problems with gingivitis, an infection that can be reversed. Through good oral hygiene and trips to see your general dentist, you can protect yourself before this condition worsens. However, if your condition is not treated in time, it will grow more serious, and that can lead to more complications from periodontal disease.

The Importance Of Consistent Brushing And Flossing

Through good oral hygiene, you can fight the buildup of bacteria that lead to problems with your periodontal health. When you brush and floss, make sure that you clean carefully and thoroughly at the base of your teeth. When you do this, you can stop plaque and tartar from forming at your gum line. Consistently use ADA-approved toothpaste, and take care to floss before you brush to fully remove harmful debris gathering on your smile.

Your Periodontist Can Help You Manage Active Problems With Your Gums

With the right approach to preventive care, you can avoid the potentially serious consequences of periodontal disease. If you find yourself in a situation where you have concerns about the state of your gums, a diagnostic review from Dr. Kania can provide important information. From there, we can determine what kind of service can benefit you. If the problem is caught in time, we can recommend in-office preventive care in the form of a scaling and root planing, or we can begin Supportive Periodontal Maintenance to help you avoid complications from an infection. When called for, we can also discuss more involved services, including care with laser technology.

Talk To Your Encinitas/San Diego, CA Periodontist About Maintaining Your Periodontal Health

Through the right approach to good oral hygiene, you can avoid the potentially serious consequences of periodontal disease. In addition to caring for your smile on your own, you can count on our periodontal practice to help if you have concerns about your well-being. If you would like to find out more, call Dr. Kania’s office in Encinitas/San Diego, CA, at (760) 642-0711.