Your smile is about more than just your teeth, and without the right care for your entire mouth, your oral health could struggle. If you have started to notice a change in your gumline, it is time to talk to a trusted dental provider about your options in treatment. This could be due to the accumulation of plaque and tartar at and below your gumline, and if so, it can become a serious problem for your smile.
At our office, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist can help you to rejuvenate your smile with holistic treatment for your gums. Periodontal disease is routinely identified as the leading cause of tooth loss, so you want to make sure that you are taking enough time for the health of your entire smile. This all starts with a visit for an examination and see if a thorough cleaning is necessary to protect your gums. Give us a call today to learn more or to schedule your next appointment!
Protecting Your Gums Starts With Keeping Them Clean
When you start to notice the recession of your gums, it could be due to poor oral hygiene. This is the most common cause of gingivitis and periodontal disease, and it can hold you back and risk your smile. As plaque forms on the surface of your teeth and along your gumline, the bacterial growth and acidity can cause your periodontal tissue to start to pull back from its normal location. This can leave you with loose teeth and make it harder for you to brush and floss.
Periodontal pockets can start to form, and keeping your smile clean is your first step to improving your gum health. Our team can help you through a combined set of techniques known as scaling and root planing, which removes the buildup of plaque and tartar from around your gums and even beneath your gumline.
Further Holistic Approaches To Improving Gum Health
Sometimes, cleaning is not enough to keep your smile safe from periodontal disease. That is why we offer a full range of holistic options to help you to protect your oral health.
One of these is known as a pinhole procedure, where your existing gum tissue is stretched to cover the area that it needs. Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST™) is intended to help you to renew your gums with a more advanced form of care, without the need for a scalpel or sutures.
Find Out More About Your Gums With Dr. Kania!
If you have started to see a shift in your gumline, talk to a trusted team of periodontal experts. To find out more, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711 and schedule your next appointment!