How Gum Disease Threatens Oral Health

What do you know about periodontal disease? Despite impacting millions of smiles, few people know the warning signs to watch for! Without treatment, this could be a recipe for tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about how periodontal disease threatens smiles and how we offer care to save your teeth!

The Causes of Periodontal Disease

How does a smile develop an issue like periodontal disease? This could be due to poor oral hygiene, as lack of proper brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar and starch can promote plaque and tartar buildup, irritating and inflaming the gum tissues. The resulting inflammation can then lead to periodontal disease without treatment to manage it. Other factors include tobacco use, a family history of periodontal issues, the use of certain medications, and inflammatory illnesses. As part of your treatment, our team will assess the cause and severity of your oral health concerns.

The Short and Long-Term Impacts

In the short term, you could experience sore and red gums. You may also notice minor bleeding too. As the disease reaches a more severe state, you could experience more frequent bleeding, and the tissues could begin to recede, which makes teeth appear ling and uneven, and also increases the risk of complications like tooth decay and infection. The risk of tooth loss also increases, as the advanced stage, periodontitis, and destroys the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. You risk the stability of the smile, and the strength of your jawbone, so don’t ignore symptoms, talk to our team today.

Starting Your Treatment

For minor cases, our team could recommend a preventive and holistic approach, such as deep cleanings, ozone therapy, and special medications. For the more severe stages, we could use lasers to conduct gum grafts and remove diseased portions of the tissues, helping the area heal faster and allowing us to manage it with preventive care moving forward. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy a full smile, avoiding the risk of tooth loss and other complications. Don’t let gum disease weaken your smile and cause tooth loss, talk to our team when you experience changes to your gingival tissues.

If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like gum disease, or if you have symptoms that need immediate attention, then please reach out to our team today. Let’s work together to improve your oral health in 2024!

Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Kania Today!

We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid periodontitis. To learn more about our treatment options or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.