Planning Periodontal Treatment With Digital X-Rays

When you have sore and bleeding gums, or if you have lost teeth due to gum disease, then you need to see our team for periodontal treatment. To ensure we can offer treatment with precision and accuracy, our team will employ advanced diagnostic imaging. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about digital x-rays.

When to Seek Treatment

When should you contact a periodontist for treatment? We want to examine your smile when you notice any changes to your gum tissues. For example, if there is redness, soreness, or bleeding, or if the tissues have begun to recede, which makes teeth appear long or uneven. These changes could indicate periodontitis, or even the onset of periodontitis, the advanced stage linked to adult tooth loss. Our team can offer treatment with precision and accuracy to manage the disease and keep your smile whole and beautiful.

Digital X-Rays

Digital x-rays enable us to peer beneath the gums to assess the state of the underlying bone and the connective tissues that support your teeth. Our team can use this to assess the severity of your periodontal issues, so we know which treatments to select, helping you maintain a full and healthy smile. The digital system uses 90% less radiation and gathering the images doesn’t require the use of bitewings. We obtain the images quickly and comfortably, and they are available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process. You also spend less time in the chair! If needed, we can also transfer these easily to specialists or your general dentist.

Planning Periodontal Care and Dental Implant Placement

Our team can decide if you need laser treatment to remove diseased tissues and help reshape the gum line. We can also plan a gum graft procedure to cover the exposed portions of the teeth and safeguard the smile. If you have missing teeth, these images are key to planning the placement of dental implants, so you can obtain replacement teeth that look and function like natural teeth. Our team can help protect your gum health, which is crucial as these tissues support and frame your smile, and are key to stability and an attractive appearance.

If you have any questions about how we obtain a diagnosis with digital technology, or if you have symptoms that need attention, then please reach out to our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy better gum health!

Talk to Dr. Kania About Keeping Your Smile Whole

Our team wants to help you avoid issues like discomfort and tooth loss. To learn more about managing gum disease or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.