Why Periodontal Disease Requires Treatment

When you begin to exhibit the common symptoms of periodontal disease, we want to see you for periodontic care. With dental lasers and holistic treatments, we can help manage your oral health and protect you from tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about why we urge you to seek treatment for your periodontal concerns!

The Causes of the Disease

What causes a patient to develop periodontal disease? The disease develops when the gums become inflamed. Also known as gingivitis, this inflammation could be caused by plaque and tartar buildup, itself a product of poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar and starch. Other factors could include tobacco use, a family history of gum issues, inflammatory illnesses, and even the use of certain medications. Treatment to manage periodontal disease is crucial for avoiding uncomfortable symptoms and even tooth loss!

Common Periodontal Disease Symptoms

When should you see our team for periodontic treatment? When you experience any changes to your gums, we want you to see our team right away. Symptoms could include sore and red gums. You could also experience bleeding when you brush and floss. As the issue increases in severity, you could experience gum recession, in which the tissues pull back from the teeth and make them appear longer. When you experience one or more of these potential symptoms we hope you will reach out to us for a diagnosis and treatment, so we can avoid major impacts on your oral health.

The Impact on Your Oral Health

Along with discomfort in your gums and bleeding, the recession could expose portions of the roots not covered by enamel, which means tooth decay as infection could develop that causes worsening pain. Eventually, you could develop the advanced stage known as periodontitis, which destroys the tissue connecting the teeth and gum to create loose and missing teeth. In fact, periodontitis is the most common case of adult tooth loss.

But our team can help! With advanced laser dentistry, we can gently trim away the diseased portions of your gums so healthy ones can connect to the teeth. We can reshape the gum line for better oral health and esthetics, and destroy pockets of harmful bacteria. This means we can begin managing the issue with holistic and preventive treatments, such as cleanings and Ozone Therapy. Lasers can also assist in our conservative gum grafts or even with jawbone grafting. If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more!

Schedule Your Appointment to Improve Your Smile

Our team wants to provide treatment that helps manage the disease to ensure your smile remains intact for years to come. To learn more about treating your periodontal concerns, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.