Taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor, and one that could benefit from routine preventive visits periodically. Though you may brush regularly, pay close attention to more than just the health of your teeth. After all, gum inflammation and infection are telltale signs that there may be a bigger concern beneath the surface, and the last thing you want to experience is the loss of one of more teeth due to inaction. When your gum tissues feel sensitive, hurt, or appear red, inflamed, or bleeding, you have to prioritize your periodontal health. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist discusses what periodontal preventive services our team has to offer and how we can help you protect your oral health.
What is Supportive Periodontal Maintenance?
Whether you are aware of it or not, oral bacteria are the foundation of plaque and tartar, and they thrive in difficult-to-clean areas where poor hygiene is present. What’s more? If they are left unmanaged, dental infection known as gingivitis can wreak further havoc on your oral health, resulting in the progression of serious periodontal disease. This also affects your periodontal tissues and jawbones that support your teeth, and the longer you wait to seek treatment, the more difficult the condition will become to treat.
For patients looking to stay on top of both the health of their teeth and structures that support them, our team may recommend supportive periodontal maintenance (SPM) in place of a traditional dental cleaning. Depending on your individual situation and dental needs, your periodontist will recommend how often you should come in for SPM, though treatment is typically scheduled every three months. For more information about this process or to schedule your visit with our team, give our practice a call today.
Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing
Another preventive service our periodontal specialists provide include periodontal cleanings. Also known as scaling and root planing or deep cleanings, this process typically involves carefully cleaning below the gumline, taking care to remove plaque deposits that have begun forming on teeth roots. Scaling and root planing treatment is typically recommended for patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of periodontal infection, and is usually completed in sections or separate visits. Dr. Kania and our team are more than happy to discuss your preventive options with you, and encourage you to give our team a call today to learn more.
A Closer Look at Ozone Therapy
When you are looking to boost your preventive efforts, ozone or oxygen therapy is an effective option. The process involves sterilizing the gum tissues and mitigating further bacterial infection by neutralizing harmful bacteria. Not only this, but it offers a minimally invasive method for combatting dental decay, gingivitis, and gum disease.
Schedule Your Preventive Visit Today
Prevention is the key to staying on top of your periodontal health, and our team is ready to assess your needs and develop a custom treatment plan with your needs in mind. When you are ready to schedule your preventive periodontal visit with our team, call Dr. Ann Kania in San Diego, CA, at 760-642-0711.