How We Help Smiles With Holistic Treatments

Whether you have the early stage of the disease or have recently received laser treatment, we can help manage your periodontal disease and keep your smile intact. With holistic treatments, we can help you enjoy a strong and full smile and avoid future periodontal concerns down the road. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our holistic treatment options!

The Presence of Periodontal Disease

When you have periodontal disease, then you likely have sore, red gums that will bleed easily or could even recede to make teeth appear longer than usual. Without treatment, this could grow in severity until the disease reaches the periodontitis stage. During this stage, the connective tissues between your teeth and gums could be severed, leading to adult tooth loss. Which is why we want to see you for treatment! If we catch the issue in the early stages, then our team could offer preventive and holistic treatments to begin managing it. If you have a more advanced stage, we could offer laser treatment and then manage it to protect your smile with our holistic treatments.

Managing Plaque and Tartar

A deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, could be a way to manage the issue in the early stages or aid in management moving forward. With this treatment, our team will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently break up and remove plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth and the roots. This could take one visit or as many as four, depending on the severity of your buildup. Afterward, we could recommend traditional dental cleanings every three to four months to control buildup and keep your smile strong.

Medications and Nutrition

Our team could use special antimicrobial treatments to destroy harmful bacteria and keep your gum health strong. These could be applied systemically or topically as needed. We could also discuss nutritional supplements, such as an increase in Vitamins C and D, as well as more Omega-3 fatty acids. We could also discuss better homecare routines, such as proper brushing and flossing, avoiding tobacco products, and lowering stress in your life. You also help with a lower consumption of sugar and starch. Our team even has unique treatments that can encourage healing in your gum and connection tissues!

If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help your smile stay strong and healthy!

Schedule Your Visit for Holistic Treatment

We want to help you smile with confidence and avoid any long-term impacts of untreated periodontal disease. To learn more about the holistic treatments we offer to keep gums strong and healthy, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.