Let’s Schedule Your First Periodontal Exam

We want to help you and your family start your 2024 right, and that means ensuring strong and healthy gums! A diagnostic exam and treatment are essential for helping your family enjoy good oral health. Which is why your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist is talking about the benefits of an initial exam at the first sign of periodontal trouble.

Examining Your Gums

When should you see a periodontist? You could be referred to us by your general dentist, or if you experience symptoms of gingivitis or periodontal disease, you could Schedule an appointment for an exam. Gum inflammation, or gingivitis, could occur due to poor brushing and flossing habits and/or a diet high in sugar and starch, which creates plaque buildup that irritates and inflames the tissues. Tobacco use could be a factor, as could a family history of periodontal concerns, certain medications, and even inflammatory illnesses. Early symptoms include red, sore gums that bleed easily. As the gingivitis leads to periodontal disease, the tissues could recede, which makes teeth appear longer. Don’t ignore these symptoms, see us right away!

Deep Cleanings

For the early stages of the disease, we could conduct a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, to remove buildup from the teeth and roots. This can reverse gingivitis or bring early stages of the disease into a more manageable state. We could also assist with Ozone Therapy, medications, and other holistic options. Moving forward, a traditional cleaning every three to four months, or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, could be necessary to keep your smile healthy and beautiful.

Other Treatments

If you have a more advanced stage, we could use dental lasers, such as LANAP or REPAIR with WaterLase, to trim away diseased tissues and reshape the gum line, allowing healthy tissues to attach to the teeth and make the disease manageable moving forward. Lasers could also assist in treating gum recession, using the Pinhole Surgical Technique to cover the exposed portions of the teeth and reshape the gum line again.

If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat issues like gingivitis and gum periodontal, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you maintain strong smiles for years to come, and avoid the uncomfortable symptoms of the disease, and complications such as adult tooth loss.

Schedule a Visit with Your Encinitas CA, Periodontist Today

If you want to schedule an initial exam to address the symptoms we discussed above, then reach out today! To learn more about treating your gum concerns or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711. We want to help your smile stay strong and whole, so you can feel proud to show off your smile!