Our team offers unique preventive treatments to help our patients avoid the onset of periodontal disease, or to help manage it to prevent the periodontitis stage, so your smile stays whole and healthy. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the solutions we offer to prevent and manage periodontal disease.

The Causes and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

The trouble starts with gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis. The gums could become inflamed due to plaque buildup, which itself is often the result of a diet high in sugar and starch, along with poor brushing and flossing habits. As you develop sore, red gums that bleed easily, the inflammation grows in severity and eventually, causes pockets to form at the gum line. As harmful oral bacteria enter these pockets, this increases the risk of periodontal disease. You may also notice your gums receding, which makes teeth appear long and increase the risk of periodontitis, the stage linked to tooth loss.

Scaling and Root Planing

Our team wants to offer preventive care to reverse inflammation or manage gum disease to prevent the later stages. One preventive solution we offer is a scaling and root planing. Also known as a deep cleaning, this involves our team using an ultrasonic scaling device and manual pick to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth and roots, and beneath the gum line too. For some, this could take one visit while others may need up to four. We will numb your smile to keep you comfortable!

Supportive Periodontal Maintenance

Supportive Periodontal Maintenance takes the place of the traditional dental cleaning and occurs every three to four months, so we can remove harmful buildup and help manage the disease to prevent attachment loss and damage to the bone and gum tissues.

Ozone Therapy

To help destroy the harmful bacteria that lead to issues like gingivitis and gum disease, our team can use Ozone Therapy, also known as Oxygen Therapy. The treatment exposes your gums to oxygen in  gas or liquid form, which then sterilizes the area to destroy harmful oral bacteria but leave good bacteria in place. This helps fight gingivitis and periodontal disease, as well as tooth decay too. If you have any questions about how our team will use preventive care to manage the disease, then contact our team today to learn more.

Talk to Dr. Kania About Our Preventive Services

Our team wants to offer treatments to protect you from periodontitis, so you can enjoy a full, beautiful, and healthy smile for years to come. To learn more about the treatments we use to prevent the disease, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.