Three Treatments To Prevent Gum Disease

Our team wants to help you enjoy a healthy smile, and that means combatting periodontal disease. We have preventive treatments that can help you avoid the disease, or that could manage it so you avoid the later stages linked to tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about preventing gum disease!

The Importance of Prevention and Management

Periodontal disease is a very widespread and serious oral health concern. The issue starts when the gums become inflamed, also known as gingivitis. Without preventive care to reverse the inflammation, periodontal disease can form, which cannot be cured but requires management to avoid the later stage known as periodontitis, which is linked to adult tooth loss. You should let us know when you notice changes to your gums, such as redness, soreness, swelling, bleeding, or recession that makes teeth appear longer. Our team can help manage the disease to keep your smile healthy and whole.

Supportive Periodontal Maintenance

Instead of a traditional cleaning every few months, we could recommend Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months. The procedure involves the use of an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently but thoroughly break up and remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. This also helps destroy any bacteria under the gum mine as well. The procedure can help manage the disease to safeguard the stability of your smile, and help you avoid the uncomfortable symptoms related to periodontal disease.

Ozone Therapy

Our team could also help manage or prevent the issue with Ozone Therapy. This involves applying oxygen to the gums in the form of a gas or liquid, which then destroys harmful bacteria while leaving healthy bacteria in place, protecting the health of your smile’s biome. This can help you avoid inflammation and discomfort!

Deep Cleanings

If you come to us with more substantial inflammation or the early stages of periodontal disease, we could offer a deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, this involves our team removing all plaque and tartar from the teeth, roots, and beneath the gum line. This could take one visit or as many as four, depending on the severity of your buildup. If you have any questions about how we protect your gum health, or if you want to schedule a visit to see us before the holidays are here, then contact our team today.

Talk to Dr. Kania About Our Preventive Treatments

Our team wants to help you avoid issues that could cause instability in your smile! To learn more about the best ways to prevent the onset of periodontal disease, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.