Category: Periodontal Disease

Is your trouble with periodontal disease serious enough to call for a trip to see a periodontist about treatment? While gingivitis is something that you can fight with effective preventive care and a visit to your general dentist, periodontal disease can do more harm to your well-being, and it can be more difficult to address…. Read more »

People have made a great number of adjustments in their routines and habits to reduce their risk for exposure to coronavirus and prioritize their safety. To make sure that our patients are able to safely access and enjoy periodontal services, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal office has changed our office policies and implemented new technology… Read more »

With laser technology, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice is able to address difficult issues with gum disease more precisely, and in a way that reduces patient discomfort. As part of treatment for advanced periodontal problems, treatment to both remove infected tissues and directly fight bacteria can be recommended. We have access to both LANAP… Read more »

Gum disease is a problem that can grow worse with time. Gingivitis can be dealt with before long-term complications arise. At regular dental exams, and through your daily oral hygiene routine, you can fight the bacteria that begin to accumulate below your periodontal tissues and affect your well-being. Unfortunately, if these issues are not dealt… Read more »

Fighting oral bacteria on a daily basis will protect you against the movement of harmful microbes below your gum line. When those bacteria do make their way down to the roots of your teeth, they cause troubling infections that can ultimately affect your appearance and general health in ways that can surprise you. For example,… Read more »

Having access to periodontal services in a safe environment, one that effectively manages potential infection risks, can give you important support against the effects of periodontal disease. Our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice has taken care to ensure that we can provide care while protecting patients and team members from coronavirus infection. In order to… Read more »

When you experience problems with periodontal disease, a lack of proper care can leave you vulnerable to serious problems. Your infection can pose a serious threat to your smile, as bacteria will attack tissues that hold teeth in place and cause them to become loose. You also need to worry about the potential spread of… Read more »

The right tools can make an important job easier to manage. When it comes to treatments that affect your periodontal health, the use of lasers can have benefits for patients during and after their care. During treatment, laser technology can minimize changes to your periodontal tissues by making more precise cuts, limiting tissue damage, and… Read more »

Problems with periodontal disease should not be taken lightly. Without proper management, the bacteria that are spreading below your gum line can destroy tissues that support your teeth, and they can also create new issues for your well-being by spreading to different areas of your body. The work to address a serious infection can sometimes… Read more »