Our Periodontal Therapy Resolves Gum Disease Comfortably and Precisely
Gum or periodontal disease is a common oral condition affecting nearly half of adults. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to various issues, such as gum recession, bad breath, and tooth loss. Even worse, untreated oral infection can increase the risk of systemic conditions such as diabetes, preterm births, respiratory complications, etc.
If you are concerned about gum disease in Vista, California, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dreamtime Dentistry. Drs. Ryan Watkins and Joel Altshul are here to provide you with quality dental care to ensure optimal periodontal health.
How does gum disease develop?
Gum disease occurs when dental plaque—a sticky bacterial film— builds up in the mouth, often because of poor oral hygiene. The bacteria in the dental plaque inflame the gums, causing gingivitis—the earliest form of periodontal disease. Gingivitis causes several symptoms, including puffy, red, and bleeding gums.
As gum disease progresses, the infection spreads beneath the gum line, creating deep pockets around the teeth as the gums recede. This allows a surge of harmful bacteria to attack the periodontal ligaments and the bone that supports the teeth, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Fortunately, gum disease is treatable, even for advanced cases.
How is gum disease treated?
Before treatment, we’ll diagnose your gum disease by scrutinizing your symptoms and using a periodontal probe to measure the distance between your teeth and gums (sulcus). In healthy gums, the sulcus is no deeper than 3mm. Measurements exceeding 3mm indicate the presence of gum disease, with greater depths suggesting a more severe condition.Â
Our dental team takes a conservative approach to treating your gum disease. Our gum disease treatment options include:
- Scaling and root planing (SRP): This non-surgical procedure is done under local anesthesia. Plaque and tartar are removed by scaling down to the base of the teeth and beneath the gum line. Root planing smooths the root surfaces, discouraging further buildup and promoting gum reattachment.
- Antibiotic therapy: We’ll recommend topical or oral antibiotics to keep your infection under control.Â
Advanced gum disease leads to bacterial infection in deep pockets and irreversible tissue damage. In such cases, you may need advanced periodontal treatments like grafting and gum flap surgery. We will give you the best care possible to ensure you achieve ideal gum health, regardless of your oral health condition.
Is gum disease preventable?
Although we offer effective gum disease treatments, we always emphasize prevention to maintain healthy gums. If you want to keep your gums healthy, it’s essential to:
- Brush and floss your teeth diligently
- Consider a medicated oral rinse to prevent plaque buildup
- Visit your dentist every six months for routine exams and cleanings
- Quit tobacco use
- Limit the intake of acidic and sugary foods
- Manage immune-suppressing conditions like diabetes and depression
Are you ready for healthy, infection-free gums?
If you suspect gum disease, don’t wait until it’s too late. Our periodontal therapy can help you maintain healthy gums. Call (760) 274-0993 to schedule an appointment with Dreamtime Dentistry. We can’t wait to restore your healthy gums.
Revolutionizing Dental Care with Cutting-Edge Technology at Dreamtime Dentistry
Sure. I’d be more than happy to share with you about the advanced technology we use for dental hygiene and gum treatments at Dreamtown Dentistry. We’re dedicated to offering top-notch dental care to our patients in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and San Marcos, California. We make use of the most recent advancements in dental technology to make sure our patients get the most efficient and comfortable treatments. For dental cleanings and gum treatments, we use ultrasonic scalers. These gadgets use high-frequency sound waves to get rid of plaque and tartar buildup. We also use hand instruments for cleaning deep, hard-to-reach tooth root surfaces and electric canopieces for polishing tooth surfaces with abrasive paste. When it comes to more complicated gum treatments, we turn to laser periodontal therapy, LAPT. The Gemini 810 nanometer and 980 nmter diode laser is cleared by the FDA for 30 different soft tissue surgical procedures, including circular debridement, which is the removal of disease, infected, inflamed and necro soft tissue in the paradental pocket. This tech allows us to treat gum disease with incredible precision, reducing pain and recovery time. The laser can pinpoint and remove the diseased tissue without touching the healthy tissue around it, which leads to quicker healing and less discomfort. We also use digital X-ray sensors, which not only cut down radiation exposure by about 90% compared to traditional X-rays also give us clearer, more detailed pictures in less time than traditional X-ray film. Digital X-ray sensors do not require film to be the images are able to be viewed immediately. This helps us spot any potential problems early on, making sure you get the most effective treatment plan that’s customized to your needs. In our practice, we also use intraoral cameras, these small pen-like instruments that allow us to take high-resolution pictures of your teeth and which we can show you on our wall mounts or big screen monitors. This helps us explain any issues and talk through treatment options with you in a more effective way here at Dreamtown Dentistry, we believe in keeping up with the latest dental technology to give our patients the best care possible. We’re dedicated to promoting dental hygiene and gum health in our community. If you have more questions or if you want to book an appointment, please feel free to call us at 760-274993. We’re excited to help you keep a healthy, stunning smile.
Revitalize Your Smile with Professional Gum Care at Dreamtime Dentistry
Sure, we know how crucial it is to keep your oral health in check and that’s why we have a wide range of dental hygiene and gum treatments for our patients. This is particularly for those living in and around Vista Oceanside Carlsbad in San Marcos, California. Our gum treatments are mainly about preventing and treating gum disease called periodontitis which is typically due to plaque and tartar buildup. We have professional cleaning service called scaling and root planning. This process is all about thoroughly cleaning the tooth root surface to get rid of plaque and tartar from deep within the gum pockets and smoothing the tooth root. We also offer laser gum therapy and gingible irrigation withantibacterial solution which helps eliminate bacterial toxins. We also offer pererryo trays, which are custom trays for home care. Perot trays are flexible and comfortable to wear. They gently push antimicrobial medication down into your gum pockets to fight chronic infection. We also have a paradonal maintenance program for patients who have been treated for paradonal disease. This is a continuous program aimed at preventing the disease from coming back and includes regular checkups and cleanings. If the gum disease has advanced to a more serious stage, we might suggest more intensive treatments like gum surgery and gingible grafting. These procedures aim to fix the damage caused by advanced period disease and to restore the health and look of your gums. At Dreamtown Dentistry, we believe in giving personalized care to our patients. We understand that each patient is different and that’s why we customize our treatments to meet your specific needs and preferences. We’re dedicated to making sure that you get the best quality of care in a comfortable and friendly environment. We encourage you to make the first move towards better oral care by giving us a call at 760-274993 to book an appointment. We’re excited to help you maintain a healthy and attractive smile.
