If you have high risk factors for periodontal disease, or if you’re in the early stages and want to avoid the stages linked to tooth loss, you need a preventive treatment. Our team can do so with a unique at-home treatment known as Perio Protect. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about Perio Protect!
How We Develop Gum Disease
The disease forms when harmful bacteria can enter the deep pockets at your gum line, leading to the onset of periodontal disease. But this is only possible due to inflammation, also known as gingivitis, which occurs when the tissues are irritated and inflamed. The factors behind this could include poor oral hygiene, a diet high in sugar and starch, tobacco use, the use of certain medications, and inflammatory illness. A family history of periodontal issues could be a factor too. You develop sore, red gums and can experience bleeding when you rush and floss. Your tissues could swell or even recede! When you notice these changes, we can help you manage the disease to keep your smile healthy and whole.
Management With Perio Protect
Holistic treatments are comfortable and noninvasive, and allow us to keep the issue in a controlled state to ensure your smile stays whole and you avoid painful symptoms. With Perio Protect, we will take impressions and images of your smile to design and craft a set of plastic trays that are custom-fitted for you. These are worn daily, and used to produce an anti-bacterial solution directly to your gums. The gel will then destroy the harmful bacteria that is building up along your gum line and control their growth. This destroys the tissues you may not be able to fully remove with brushing and flossing alone, reducing inflammation and symptoms. The trays are easy to use and store, and they can travel with you too during the holiday season.
Other Preventive Actions
Our team could discuss other treatment options that are preventive and holistic in nature, such as Ozone Therapy, antibiotics, and better oral hygiene habits at home, such as proper brushing and flossing. Removing sugar from your diet and avoiding tobacco products is helpful too. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat issues like gum disease, or if you need to schedule an appointment for a consultation, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a healthy and whole smile, and that means keeping your gingival tissues strong and healthy too.
Visit Your San Diego, CA, Periodontist, Dr. Kania!
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and strong gums, so you can smile with confidence for years to come. Call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA today to find out more about our periodontal treatment options at 760-642-0711.