If you want to make big and important changes to your life in the new year, then consider paying closer attention to your gums! Periodontal disease is widespread and without treatment, could lead to tooth loss. But your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist would like to help you avoid the issue altogether!
The Common Causes
How does gum disease form in our smiles? Over time, various factors could cause gingivitis, also known as inflammation. When this happens and treatment is not provided to reverse the initial inflammation, then the disease can develop. Once periodontal disease occurs, there is no cure, but routine care is crucial to manage it and prevent the periodontitis stages linked to adult tooth loss. The factors behind the inflammation and eventual disease could include poor brushing and flossing, a diet high in sugar and starch, a family history of the disease, inflammatory illnesses like diabetes, and plaque and tartar buildup.
Symptoms You Should Know
When should you contact our team for periodontic care? You should let us know when you begin to experience common symptoms, such as a sudden redness in your gums, or if the tissues feel sore. If there is bleeding when you brush and floss, this is also a major indicator of trouble. As the issue progresses, you could notice swelling in your gums along with the sensitivity. Recession could also occur, in which the gums pull away from the teeth to make them appear longer. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, instead talk to our team right away about an appointment.
Periodontic Care
We start with a detailed diagnosis, in which we take a close look at your smile with advanced digital imaging technology. We can then diagnose the issue and assess any attachment loss in the connective tissues. With this information, we can plan treatment tailored to your smile. In minor cases, we could offer a deep cleaning followed by Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months. For more severe cases, we could use advanced dental lasers to remove diseased tissue and reshape the gum line with comfort and precision. We then follow this with preventive and holistic care to manage the disease every few months.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat your periodontal issues, or if you would like to reach out to our team to start the process now, then contact our office right away to get started!
Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontal Treatment
Our team is here to help you smile with confidence once again and enjoy a complete smile all year long. To learn more about improving your overall oral health in 2026, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.