When are your gums at risk for gum disease, and when should you see a periodontist for treatment? Recognizing the disease is crucial so that you can receive care before the stability of your smile is at risk, and before you become vulnerable to inflammatory illnesses like diabetes. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about when to see our team for periodontic treatment.
The Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
What warning signs should you be aware of? Essentially, we recommend people see us right away whenever they encounter changes to their gums. If they appear redder than usual, feel sore, or bleed easily, then you should let us know as this could indicate gingivitis and periodontal disease. Other warning signs include swelling as well as recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. Our team can conduct a diagnosis with precision and accuracy to identify the presence and severity of the disease to provide the best treatment option!
The Need for Treatment
You need treatment because without care to manage the issue, periodontal disease can continue to grow in severity. Eventually a stage known as periodontitis develops, which can weaken and destroy the connective tissues between your teeth and gums, leading to loose and even missing teeth. As we mentioned above, the increased risk of inflammatory illnesses such as diabetes or even memory concerns like dementia can elevate with time. But with laser dentistry, we can offer relief to manage the issue and keep your smile intact and your overall health strong as well!
Starting Periodontic Care
For more advanced stages of the disease, our team could employ dental lasers to gently and carefully remove tissues from the smile that are diseased. This enables healthy tissues to attach to the teeth and reduce the depth of periodontal pockets, so our team can better manage the issue moving forward with more holistic and preventive treatments, such as cleanings or even Ozone Therapy. Laser treatment takes only one visit and the area heals quickly. In many cases, the process itself will rarely require anesthesia at all. The lasers also destroy harmful bacteria and limit the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection.
If you have any questions about how we conduct periodontal treatment to help manage your oral health and keep your smile strong, then contact our office today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy good gum health with our safe and gentle laser systems, such as LANAP, REPAIR with WaterLase, and Fotona!
Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontic Treatment
By managing gum disease, we protect you from tooth loss and inflammatory illnesses. To learn more about protecting your overall health with periodontics, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.