When you have gum disease and undergo treatment to manage it, we can follow this with preventive treatment designed to keep the disease in a manageable state. Doing so helps prevent the need for major procedures down the road, and keeps your smile whole. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about one procedure in particular: Ozone Therapy. By applying oxygen directly to your smile, we can help you avoid the complications of untreated gum disease and protect your smile from the advanced stages, such as periodontitis.
The Warning Signs of Gum Disease
When should you contact our team to talk about possible treatments for periodontal concerns? If you notice your gums appear redder than normal, feel sore, or blend easily or swell, this is a sign of disease. The same goes for receding tissues, which make the teeth appear long and uneven. In the early stages, we can use holistic treatments to keep the disease in a minor and manageable state, and we can use these after you undergo laser treatment to remove diseased tissues, to aid in management to prevent tooth loss and other serious complications.
The Link to Tooth Loss
As we mentioned above, the advanced stage of the disease, known as periodontitis, can actually cause the teeth to become loose and fall out. This is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. The advanced stage actually destroys the tissues connecting the teeth and gums. But with care to manage it and keep your smile healthy, you can avoid the complications and enjoy a healthy and attractive smile!
Oxygen Therapy
Ozone therapy helps the smile by destroying pockets of the harmful bacteria, the kind that can cause plaque and tartar buildup and gum inflammation. Harmful oral bacteria tend to be anaerobic, which means oxygen can weaken and destroy them, which is why we can apply it directly to the gums with Ozone Therapy, eliminating harmful pockets of bacteria and protecting your gums. In addition, the treatment can destroy harmful bacteria while leaving healthy bacteria alone, helping your smile stay ostring and healthy.
If you have any questions about holistic treatments like Ozone Therapy, or if you would like to schedule a visit before the year end and your 2023 dental insurance benefits expire, then please reach out to our team today to learn more. We want to help you start a new year with a strong and healthy smile!
Schedule Your Visit For Ozone Therapy with Your San Diego, CA, Periodontist!
Our team wants to offer a holistic approach to managing your periodontal concerns, so your smile remains whole and healthy for years to come. Call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA today to find out more about the preventive solutions that we use at 760-642-0711. Healthy gums and strong smiles are always possible, and we’re ready to help.