If you have sore, red, and bleeding gums, this could mean inflammation in your periodontal tissues. Treatment is then needed to manage the issue or avoid it, so your smile doesn’t develop discomfort and tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about starting the process with diagnostic imaging.

When to Talk to Our Team

When should you see our team to discuss possible treatment for your periodontal concerns? Some may be referred to us by their general dentist, but you can reach out as soon as you notice changes to your gum tissues. If you have soreness in your gums, or if they appear redder than usual, this could indicate gingivitis or the early stages of the disease. You should also let us know if you have bleeding when you brush or floss, or notice recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. Treatment to manage periodontal disease is crucial for avoiding complications like adult tooth loss!

Diagnostic Imaging

To conduct a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, our team will employ diagnostic imaging. With advanced digital imaging, we can look closely at the teeth, roots, gums, and underlying bone structure and connective tissues, so we can assess the state of the disease and identify any attachment loss that could impact smile stability. These imaging systems use less radiation than traditional options, and provide high-definition pictures instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process and help you understand the current state of your smile. Our team can then create a personalized treatment plan to manage the issue and keep your smile complete!

Starting Periodontal Treatment

If we catch the issue in the early stages, then our team could provide treatment with a deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, this will involve our team removing harmful plaque and tartar from the teeth, exposed root structures, and from under the gums. The process is through and helps manage the disease, so we can control it with traditional cleanings and options like medication or Ozone Therapy moving forward.

Our team also offers advanced dental laser systems to help remove diseased tissues and reshape the gums with precision and accuracy, as well as comfort. Lasers can do this in one sitting and the treated area heals quickly, with little risk of bleeding, infection, or swelling. If you have any questions about how we treat issues like periodontal disease, then contact our team today to learn more.

Schedule Your Visit to Keep Your Smile Whole

Our team wants to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile. To learn more about safeguarding your overall periodontal health, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.