When you develop gum disease, and half of adults over the age of 30 are likely to, then this could mean serious danger for your oral health. Untreated periodontal disease can even lead to missing teeth! Which is why in today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the risks of periodontal disease.
The Causes of Periodontal Disease
What causes a smile to develop periodontal disease? This could happen when the gums become inflamed. Factors behind this initial inflammation include plaque buildup, which can be brought on by poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar and starch. Tobacco use could be a factor too, as could inflammatory illnesses, specific medications, or even a family history of the disease. When inflammation, also known as gingivitis, develops, this could become periodontal disease without treatment. Once this happens, you could experience sore, red, and bleeding, gums, as well as gum recession. Don’t ignore these symptoms, as you could risk the stability of your smile!
The Potential Risks for Smile Stability
Without treatment, periodontal disease could be a source of discomfort in your smile. As the gums recede, this could expose portions of your teeth not protected by enamel, which allows tooth decay and dental infection to develop. In addition, as the disease reaches the advanced stage known as periodontitis, this could cause adult otoh loss! In fact, this is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. Don’t risk the health and stability of your smile, talk to our team about possible solutions.
Treatment to Manage the Issue
If we see you in the early stages of the inflammation, we could offer a deep cleaning to remove harmful buildup from the teeth and roots. We then follow this with preventive treatments to manage the issue, such as Ozone Therapy to control bacteria or antimicrobial treatments. We could also conduct a routine cleaning every three to four months.
If you have a more advanced stage of the disease, we could offer help with laser dentistry. Dental lasers can not only help remove buildup and destroy pockets of harmful bacteria, but they allow us to comfortably remove diseased portions of your gums with precision, reshaping the gum line in the process. We could also use the Pinhole Surgical Technique to correct receding gums and cover exposed portions of roots.
If you have any questions about how our team will protect your smile’s stability and control disease, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Visit to Safeguard Your Smile
Our team wants to help you avoid the risks and dangers of untreated periodontal disease. To learn more about protecting your oral health and smile stability, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.