Why Changes To Your Gums Could Indicate Disease

If you have developed changes in your gums, such as soreness, redness, and even bleeding, then you may need to seek treatment. With periodontic care, we could use advanced lasers and more to control inflammation and keep the disease in check. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about treating the changes in your gums in Encinitas/San Diego, CA.

The Causes and Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease

What causes poor periodontal health? Various factors could impact your overall health. For example, if you have a diet high in sugar and don’t brush and floss properly, this could contribute to serious plaque and tartar buildup. These layers make stains more visible and cause tooth decay, and are linked to bad breath. But the same layers also irritate and inflame the gums to make periodontal disease possible. Other factors include inflammatory illnesses like diabetes, or a family history of poor periodontal health. The use of certain medications could be a factor too.

Treatment is needed to manage the disease so you avoid the stage known as periodontitis, a major factor behind adult tooth loss. If you begin to experience possible changes, such as soreness, redness, and bleeding in your gums, then reach out to our team for a diagnosis!

Seeing Our Team for a Diagnosis

When you arrive, we will talk to you about your oral hygiene habits and possible symptoms, as well as daily habits that could contribute, such as tobacco use. We then look closely at your smile with digital imaging technology. Intraoral cameras allow us to look at the surfaces of the tissues for signs of inflammation. With digital x-rays, we peer beneath the gums to look for any damage to attachment tissues and underlying bone structure. With an accurate and precise diagnosis, we can assess the presence of the disease and the severity, so we can create a treatment plan to bring relief. For some, relief is possible in one visit with laser dentistry!

Laser Treatment and More

With soft tissue perio laser systems, our team can destroy pockets of harmful bacteria and also remove diseased tissues, reshaping the gum in the process. This can boost the overall health and beauty of your smile. We can then manage the issue with cleanings every three to four months, or even the use of Ozone Therapy or antimicrobial medications.

If you have any questions about how we diagnose and manage periodontal disease with laser dentistry and more, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment process.

Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontal Disease Management

We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a full smile by managing inflammation and disease! To learn more about taking on periodontal disease, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.