When you receive treatment for gum disease, or if you have gingivitis, then treatment to manage the disease can keep your smile whole and healthy. When possible, we will take a holistic approach to this care. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about Ozone Therapy.

The Causes of Periodontal Troubles

Various factors could lead to the gum tissues becoming inflamed. For example, you could smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products. You could brush and floss poorly, which combined with a diet high in sugar and starch, creates the plaque and tartar buildup that could cause inflammation, also known as gingivitis. Lack of professional cleanings could be factor, as could issues like a family history of gum troubles, inflammatory illnesses, or the use of certain medications. When possible, we want to address the issue in the earliest stages of inflammation, which means you must recognize the possible warning signs!

Warning Signs and Complications

Early on, you may notice your gums appear redder than usual, or may feel sore or bleed when you brush and floss. At this stage, you could have gingivitis or the early stages of periodontal disease, so treatment can help prevent or manage the issue before you develop worsening symptoms, such as gum recession or in serious cases, tooth loss. We want to keep your smile whole and healthy, which is why we want to offer holistic preventive treatments like Ozone Therapy, which can help reverse gingivitis or bring the disease into a manageable state, so simple preventive actions moving forward can keep your smile beautiful and full.

Ozone Therapy

Most of the harmful oral bacteria behind issues like gum disease is anaerobic, which means they die when exposed to oxygen. For some patients, we can administer oxygen to them in the form of Ozone Therapy, typically in a liquid or gas. The oxygen then neutralizes and destroys the harmful oral bacteria, allowing the healthy ones in place to keep your smile strong. Your smile is then better able to fight the disease. Following treatment, we could discuss traditional cleanings, or options like Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, to manage it and control harmful buildup moving forward. You can enjoy an attractive smile, and one free of discomfort and the risk of bleeding and recession.

If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like periodontal disease, or if you would like to see us due to symptoms arising, then contact our team today.

Talk to Dr. Kania About Preventing Periodontitis

We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid issues that threaten smile stability. To learn more about managing the disease, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.