Making A Diagnosis With Advanced Imagery

When you have sore and bleeding gums, you need treatment to improve your oral health and avoid long-term complications. To start care, our team will obtain clear and high-definition diagnostic images with advanced x-ray systems. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about making a diagnosis with advanced imagery.

When to Seek Periodontal Care

When should you contact our team for treatment? When changes occur in your gums, this could potentially mean the presence of gingivitis or even periodontal disease. Examples include soreness, redness, and bleeding when you brush and floss. You may also encounter recession, in which the gums pull away from the teeth and make the teeth appear longer and uneven. At this stage, you could be suffering from periodontitis, the stage of the disease linked to tooth loss. Don’t ignore these symptoms, we can conduct treatment to reverse gingivitis or manage periodontal disease, keeping your smile healthy and whole. To begin, we will conduct a diagnosis with advanced digital x-rays.

Digital X-Rays

Our team can assess the presence of the issue with a detailed look at the surfaces of the gums, but we also want to peer beneath the gums to see the jaw and root structures, so we can assess the severity of the disease and uncover any damage to underlying bone structure and connective tissues. The digital system means we don’t need uncomfortable bitewings. Instead, you will place your chin on a special rest, and a machine will encircle your head to obtain clear and detailed images. No need to develop these in harsh chemicals and endure a lengthy wait time. Instead, they will be available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process and you spend less time in the chair.

The high-definition images can be enlarged as needed, so we can make a more accurate diagnosis. The system also uses 90% less radiation!

What Happens Next?

With these diagnostic images in hand, our team can talk to you about risk factors and ways you can help manage the issues from home, such as better brushing and flossing habits, avoiding tobacco, and eating healthier foods. In the office, we can plan treatment to manage the issue. Our team can use dental lasers to remove diseased tissues and reshape the gum line, and with holistic and preventive options, we can help manage it to keep your smile strong. If you have any questions, then contact our team today.

Talk to Dr. Kania About Improving Your Gum Health

We want to help you enjoy better oral health and maintain a full smile! To learn more about our diagnostic imaging systems or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.