Starting Your Treatment With Diagnostic Imaging

If you have soreness and bleeding in your gums, this could indicate gingivitis and gum disease, and without treatment, increase the risk of tooth loss. But our team can offer periodontal treatment, and that starts with diagnostic imaging! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our digital x-rays and impressions.

The Warning Signs of Periodontal Trouble

How do you know if you need treatment for periodontal disease? Warning signs could vary, and could include issues like sore, red gums that bleed easily when you brush and floss. There could also be swelling, and in some cases, recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. Don’t ignore these warning signs, instead contact our team for an exam and diagnosis. Otherwise, periodontal disease could reach a more advanced stage known as periodontitis. At this stage, you risk tooth loss!

Digital X-Rays and Impressions

Digital x-rays enable our team to gather detailed and high-definition images of your smile without the need for uncomfortable bitewings. You place your chin in a rest and a machine will circle your head to gather these detailed and panoramic images. This uses 90% less radiation, and the images are then available instantly on a chairside monitor, no need to wait for them to develop. Our team can then walk you through the diagnostic process, and also identify any underlying damage to gums, teeth, and connective tissues that may not be visible to the naked eye.

If we need to create an oral appliance or plan the placement of dental implants, then our team could use these digital images to design an appliance or restoration, creating impressions of your bite that are more accurate and precise than traditional physical impressions. Plus, no need to bite down on metal trays filled with gooey materials!

Treatment

Once we conduct a diagnosis, then our team could offer treatment to manage the issue and safeguard your smile. For example, in the early stages, our team could offer a deep cleaning to remove harmful buildup from the teeth and roots. For more substantial cases of the disease, our team could use dental lasers to trim away the disease portions so healthy gums can attach to the teeth. Following these treatments, our team can employ preventive and holistic options to manage the issue, such as routine cleanings, Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, antimicrobial treatment, and even ozone therapy.

If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more.

Schedule Your Next Appointment to Safeguard your Gum Health

Our team wants to provide treatment to help you smile with confidence and enjoy a full smile. To learn more about how we help smiles with periodontal concerns, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.