Category: Periodontal Disease

Gum disease is a condition that grows progressively worse over time. Fortunately, it is an infection that can be reversed if it is addressed in its early stage. However, if you develop problems with more severe periodontal disease, bacteria can infect tissues and ligaments, cause larger periodontal pockets to open between gums and teeth, and… Read more »

There is time to treat a periodontal infection before complications start to affect your overall health. Gingivitis is a problem that is reversible, meaning your gums can return to their healthy state if you act in time to address the matter. However, when you deal with periodontal disease, managing the problem can call for more… Read more »

If your problems with gum disease are serious enough, they can demand more than just preventive care to be effectively managed. Patients who do not take action in time when they have issues with gingivitis can experience complications with their well-being when their condition worsens. At this point, their struggles with periodontal disease can call… Read more »

In time, a problem with periodontal disease can take a serious toll on your smile, and it can also make it more difficult for you to manage your general health. A problem with gingivitis is still reversible through preventive care. Unfortunately, when preventive measures are not taken, an infection can turn more serious, and that… Read more »

If you struggle with periodontal disease, proper treatment can be more important than you realize. A person whose condition is not managed effectively is vulnerable to losing teeth, and they can even experience higher risks for other health issues, including heart disease! At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we offer several treatment approaches for… Read more »

When you need help managing poor periodontal health, you should know what kind of procedures are available to you. It is also important that you understand just how serious an unresolved problem with your gums can become without treatment! In time, periodontal disease can affect your ability to maintain your overall health, and may increase… Read more »

The work needed to address periodontal problems will vary between patients. After all, an infection’s impact on your gums and your overall well-being will change over time if you do not take action and address this matter. When prompt care is delivered, scaling and root planing can remove bacteria before there are complications that require… Read more »

Are you taking issues with your periodontal health seriously? Ignoring warnings about gum disease, or letting signs of an infection go unchecked, can lead to consequences like tooth loss. When not managed, periodontal disease can also have a negative effect on your general health! The good news is that an infection can be managed. At… Read more »

Periodontal treatment helps manage problems that people with gum disease are likely to experience. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we use laser technology to provide services that are more precise, that reduce your risk for infection after a procedure, and generally shorten recovery times. We can use lasers to directly fight bacteria and… Read more »