The Risks Posed By Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease can lead to uncomfortable symptoms and in extreme cases, the risk of tooth loss. Which is why we want to offer treatment to keep your smile intact and healthy! In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the risks posed by periodontal disease and how we can help prevent them.

The Causes of Gum Disease

Periodontal disease occurs when the gums become inflamed and eventually, the tissues pull away from the teeth, forming pockets for disease-causing bacteria to enter. The initial inflammation, also known as gingivitis, could be caused by issues like plaque buildup brought on by poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar. Tobacco use or a family history of the disease could be a factor, as could inflammatory illnesses and certain medications.

The Most Common Symptoms

People with gum disease may experience soreness in the gums, redness, or bleeding when brushing and flossing. The tissues could pull back to cause recession, which makes teeth appear longer than normal and could lead to tooth sensitivity and toothaches. When you experience one or more of these potential symptoms, we hope you will reach out to our team right away. We will conduct a diagnosis to assess the presence and severity of the disease, so we can offer a treatment plan to help protect your smile from serious risks.

The Risks for Your Health

Periodontal disease could increase the risk of related inflammatory issues, such as diabetes. You could also be more susceptible to memory issues. As the disease reaches a stage known as periodontitis, this could destroy the tissues that connect the teeth and gums to cause adult tooth loss. In fact, this is the most common cause of adult tooth loss! But our team can offer treatment to help keep your smile healthy and intact.

Starting Your Treatment

For many, we can offer treatment with dental laser systems like LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona. These lasers can target the diseased portions of the tissues with precision and remove them, so healthy gums can attach to the teeth and reduce the depth of gum pockets. The lasers also destroy harmful oral bacteria too to help control inflammation., Our team can also conduct cleanings or Supportive Periodontal Maintenance to remove harmful plaque and tartar for the teeth, and control bacteria with options like Ozone Therapy.

If you have any questions about laser dentistry or any of our other treatment options, then contact our team today to get started.

Schedule Your Appointment for Treatment Today

We want to offer a solution for your periodontal disease. To learn more about how our team can help improve your oral health, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.