The Impacts Of Periodontal Disease

Our team provides periodontic treatment to help adults avoid long-term impacts related to the disease, such as tooth loss. But when do you need to seek treatment, and what will that process involve? In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about how we help manage the impact of periodontal disease for people in Encinitas/San Diego, CA.

The Presence of Periodontal Disease

What are the common warning signs that you need to seek periodontic care? Warning signs could include soreness in your gums, redness, or bleeding when you brush and floss. As the disease grows in severity, you could also develop recession, in which the gums pull back to make teeth appear longer. Gum recession could also be accompanied by tooth sensitivity and aches. When you experience these symptoms, we want to see you right away to discuss periodontic treatment!

The Impact on Your Oral Health (and Smile Stability)

When periodontal disease develops, it requires routine care to manage it and protect the smile. Otherwise, this could reach a stage known as periodontitis. Not only is this stage linked to recession and discomfort, but also attachment loss between the teeth and gums and the onset of tooth loss! In fact, this is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. Which is why we want to offer care to manage the issue and keep your smile whole, and also to prevent discomfort. Whether you have minor inflammation or full-blown periodontitis, we have treatment options to help protect the health, beauty, and stability of your smile.

Help with Laser Dentistry

With advanced laser dentistry, we can use a concentrated beam of light to remove diseased portions of the gums and reshape the gum line with precision and accuracy, all without the need for scalpels or sutures. Treatment takes one visit, rarely requires anesthesia, and the area heals quickly. Following treatment with advanced laser technology, we can conduct routine cleanings, Ozone Therapy, and/or antimicrobial medications to control bacteria and inflammation to protect your smile and avoid tooth loss. If the disease has already cost you one or more natural teeth, we could discuss replacement with dental implants to return full function and beauty to your bite again.

If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat periodontal disease to avoid tooth loss and discomfort, then contact our team today to learn more and start your own treatment journey. You deserve a full and healthy smile, and we are ready to help!

Schedule Your Appointment for Healthier Gums

Our team wants to help manage the issue and keep your smile strong and intact. To learn more about managing issues with your oral health, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.