Have you noticed changes to your gums, such as regular bleeding or sensitivity? If so, then you could have a serious issue known as periodontal disease, and you could require treatment to keep your smile whole. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about recognizing the signs you have periodontal disease.
The Causes of Poor Oral Health
How do your gums become inflamed and diseased? Gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, could develop due to factors that irritate the tissues, such as tobacco use, or plaque buildup caused by poor brushing and flossing habits, or a diet high in sugar and starch. You could also develop this due to a family history of poor oral health or even due to inflammatory illnesses like diabetes. Over time, the inflammation causes the tissues to pull away from the teeth, creating pockets for harmful bacteria to enter, creating disease. Treatment is crucial to avoid the periodontitis stage, the one linked to tooth loss, which is you need to know the common signs that you have periodontal disease.
You Signs You Have Gum Disease
What are the signs that you have periodontal disease? People with gum disease may experience soreness in the tissues, especially when they brush and floss. There could also be redness in the tissues, or even regular bleeding when you brush and floss. Over time, the disease could cause gum recession, in which tissues pull away so the teeth appear longer than usual. You could also develop tooth sensitivity due to gum recession. When you have pain in and around your smile, let us know right away. Our team can conduct a diagnosis to assess the signs that indicate periodontal disease, and offer treatment with advanced technology!
Treatment and Management with Lasers and More
If you have an early stage of gum disease, we could offer a deep cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth and roots, protecting your smile. For more severe stages, we could use a perio laser to trim away diseased tissues, destroy harmful oral bacteria, and also reshape the gum line all in one sitting. The treated areas heal fast, and you see immediate results.
Following this, we will manage the disease with routine cleanings every three to four months, Ozone Therapy, or even special antimicrobial medications, as well as instructions for better brushing and flossing and more. If you have any questions about the common signs you have periodontal disease, or if you want to see us for perio laser treatment, then contact our team today!
Schedule Your Appointment for Relief
We want to address the symptoms of gum disease and keep your smile full. To learn more about helping your smile with dental lasers, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.