The Facts About Gum Disease

Did you know periodontal disease is widespread among adults? The Centers for Disease Control studies show half of people over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of the disease, and care is needed to avoid tooth loss. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about gum disease and how we can treat it to keep your smile full!

The Causes

What causes periodontal disease to develop? This occurs when the gums become inflamed, also known as gingivitis, and treatment is not administered to reverse this, allowing the inflammation to create pockets along the gum line for disease-causing bacteria to enter. At this stage, the disease forms and care is needed to manage it and protect your overall oral health.

Factors behind gingivitis and periodontal disease include a diet high in sugar, poor brushing and flossing habits, and infrequent visits for cleanings. These factors create plaque and tartar buildup, which can inflame the gums. The same layers also contribute to tooth decay and infection. As part of your visit, we will examine the gums to assess the cause and severity of the issue!

The Symptoms

When should you see our team for periodontic treatment? Symptoms of the disease may include sore and red gums. You could experience bleeding when you brush and floss. Other symptoms may include swelling or possibly recession, which makes teeth look longer than usual. When you begin to experience one or more of these potential symptoms, then please reach out to our team today for care. We want to help prevent major complications, such as tooth loss!

The Risk to Smile Stability

Without care to manage periodontal disease, this could reach a state known as periodontitis. At this stage, the attachment tissues between your teeth and gums are severed, which leads to loose and missing teeth. You then suffer from tooth loss! In fact, this is the number one cause of missing teeth in adults.

How We Help With Periodontic Care

We have a number of periodontic solutions to handle the disease. For the early stages, we could conduct a deep cleaning to remove a harmful plaque and tartar from the teeth and roots. For more severe stages, we could reshape the smile, destroy bacteria, and remove diseased tissues with advanced and comfortable laser treatments. To manage the issue afterward, our team could offer Ozone Therapy, routine cleanings, antimicrobial medications, and more!

If you have any questions about how we treat and manage periodontal disease, then contact our team today.

Schedule Your Appointment for Treating Periodontal Disease

We want to help treat swelling and bleeding in your gums and keep your smile full! To learn more about preventing and/or managing your periodontal disease, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.