Our team would love to help you avoid the onset of periodontal disease by offering care in the gingivitis stage. Our team also provides treatment to help manage the disease so you avoid the later stages linked to periodontitis and tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about prevention and management!

The Scaling and Root Planing

When plaque buildup develops, caused by factors like poor brushing and flossing and/or a diet high in sugar, this could increase the risk of inflammation. Also known as gingivitis, this could be linked to issues like soreness and redness in the gum tissues, or even bleeding when you brush and floss. Without treatment, this could lead to gum disease. If you already have the disease, then the risk of the advanced stage rises, leading to missing teeth.

To tackle gingivitis and gum disease in the early stages, we could offer a deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, this involves our team removing all plaque and tartar from your teeth with a special ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to knock loose and remove the layers from the teeth. We also have a manual pick for the more stubborn portions of tartar. We remove buildup from the teeth, exposed roots, and even from beneath the gum line, so we can begin managing the disease with routine cleaning every three to four months.

Supportive Periodontal Maintenance

Following your initial treatment, whether this involves a scaling and root planing or laser dentistry, we need to control plaque and tartar buildup to better protect your smile. With Supportive Periodontal Maintenance, every three to four months we will remove plaque and tartar from the teeth and then polish them, which helps manage the concern and better protect your smile.

Ozone Therapy

We also have a holistic and noninvasive method for managing inflammation and disease. With Ozone Therapy, we will apply oxygen directly to the gums in a gas or liquid form, which helps destroy harmful bacteria while leaving healthy bacteria intact, protecting your smile’s biome and managing your oral health. If you have any questions about how we treat and prevent issues like gum disease, or if you want to schedule a visit now for an exam so you can use your dental benefits before they expire, then reach out to our team today.

Schedule A Preventive Visit

Our team wants to offer treatment to help lower the risk of periodontal disease, so you can maintain a full and healthy smile for years to come. To learn more about managing issues like disease, or to schedule a consultation with our team, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.