When To Seek Periodontal Treatment

Do you notice any changes to your gums, such as redness, soreness, or bleeding? If so, this could potentially indicate the presence of gum disease, and treatment is needed to avoid the advanced stages linked to adult tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about when to seek periodontal treatment.

The Causes of Gum Disease

What causes a person to develop periodontal disease? For many, this occurs when the gums become inflamed, also known as gingivitis. Without treatment to reverse inflammation, the tissues could pull away from the teeth to form pockets. When disease-causing bacteria enter these pockets, this causes the onset of periodontal disease. The intimal causes of inflammation could include plaque and tartar buildup, which irritates the gums, and factors like poor brushing and floss, a diet high in sugar, tobacco use, and inflammatory illnesses. The use of certain medications and a family history of the disease could be factors too.

Warning Signs of the Disease

How do you know when to see our team for periodontal treatment? We urge you to make contact when you notice any changes to your gums, even if they seem minor. For example, in the early stages you could experience soreness or you may notice your tissues appear redder than usual. You could also experience bleeding when you brush or floss. As the disease increases in severity, the tissues could pull away from the teeth to make them appear longer or uneven. Treatment is crucial to help you avoid the periodontitis stage, the one linked to adult tooth loss.

Treatment with Dental Lasers

What happens if we discover the presence of the disease? In many cases, we will offer relief with advanced dental lasers. With this technology, we don’t need scalpels or sutures. Instead, the laser can gently remove diseased portions of the gums and also destroy pockets of harmful oral bacteria in the process. This means we can manage your periodontal disease moving forward with more preventive treatments, such as cleanings every three to four months or Ozone Therapy. The lasers ensure a lowered risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling, and you can likely return to your normal routine after a day or two.

If you have any questions about how our team will treat and manage periodontal disease, or if you want to learn more about dental lasers, then contact our team today. We want to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile!

Talk To Our Team About Gum Disease

We want to offer advanced treatment to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid the risk of periodontitis. To schedule your appointment and protect your oral health, call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.