Ozone Therapy Manages Periodontal Disease

When you come to our office with the early stages of periodontal disease or if you have received treatment for the disease, then care is necessary to manage your gum health and keep it in check. With preventive and holistic approaches, including Ozone Therapy, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can help you enjoy a healthy smile!

Treating Your Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is a very widespread oral health concern, one that impacts half of adults ages 30 and older according to the Centers for Disease Control. When symptoms arise, such as sore and red gums, bleeding tissues, and recession, then you need to seek treatment. Otherwise, the disease will grow in severity until it reaches a stage known as periodontitis. At this point, you could develop adult tooth loss! When possible, we like to take a preventive and holistic approach, so we can manage the issue in the earliest stages. We can also use treatments like Ozone Therapy to manage the issue following laser treatment, so we can control harmful disease-causing bacteria.

Management with Ozone Therapy

How does Ozone Therapy help control gum disease? Essentially, we will expose your gums to pure oxygen in the form of a gas or liquid. When exposed to oxygen, harmful microbes and bacteria are neutralized and destroyed. But at the same time, the healthy bacteria in your smile remains intact, so the biome of your smile continues to be healthy and strong. The procedure only takes a few minutes, and can help you avoid worsening inflammation and discomfort.

Managing Your Oral Health at Home

Along with holistic treatments in-office, such as Ozone Therapy, you can also take steps at home in between office visits to help safeguard your gums and manage the disease. For example, be sure you brush your teeth for two minutes when you wake up and then do so again before bed, being sure to clean along the gum line gently each time. A fluoride toothpaste is very helpful too. You also need to floss before bed, as this removes the harmful particles that could feed bacteria and worsen inflammation. Try to avoid tobacco products and cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet. If you have any questions about how our team will manage your periodontal concerns with holistic Ozone Therapy, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a strong and complete smile!

Schedule Your Periodontal Treatment to Keep Your Smile Whole

Our team wants to help you avoid the long-term complications of untreated gum disease. To learn more about how our team can manage your oral health to keep your smile healthy and strong, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.