When you have periodontal disease or the early stages of gingivitis, then you need care to manage the issue and protect your smile from the onset of periodontitis, the stage of the disease linked to tooth loss. But our team can help by fighting harmful oral bacteria. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can safeguard your smile with Perio Protect trays!
The Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease is very widespread and is linked to uncomfortable symptoms and even tooth loss! Which is why when you experience possible warning signs of trouble, you should reach out to our team right away. Common symptoms of gingivitis and the early stages of gum disease include sore, red, and bleeding gums. Our team can examine your smile with advanced digital imaging to assess the cause and severity of your disease, so we can then choose the most appropriate treatment option. If we catch the concern early, we could offer a preventive approach with Perio Protect trays. This could also help manage more serious stages following initial treatments with dental lasers and deep cleanings.
The Perio Protect System
With the Perio Protect system, we will provide you with a set of plastic trays that will fit snugly over your teeth. The trays then help deliver a special mediated gel to the teeth and gums. This helps destroy harmful bacteria to help prevent further inflammation and swelling, managing the disease to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. This can also help prevent the periodontitis stage, which is the cause of adult tooth loss. The system is simple to use and we will provide instructions for proper use of the trays and medication.
Managing Your Oral Health
The trays help fight bacteria growth, but you can also take other steps to help protect your smile and manage periodontal disease. For example, you can take time to brush twice a day for two minutes and also floss every evening. Try to limit the amount of sugar and starch in your diet, as these ingredients help feed harmful bacteria. We also urge people to avoid tobacco products. Visiting our team for follow-up appointments as prescribed is also necessary for safeguarding your gum health.
If you have any questions about our Perio Protect trays, or about how we use lasers to help manage the more advanced stages, then contact our team today. We want to help you smile without hesitation!
Schedule Your Visit for Perio Protect
With our periodontal treatment options, we can restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile. To learn more about managing your gum health or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.