Gum Disease Therapy
Serving San Diego, La Jolla, and Coronado
What do heart disease, premature birth, and diabetes have in common? The answer will probably surprise you. They have all been linked to gum disease. The bacteria found in gum disease enter the blood stream and flows to other parts of the body. Regular dental hygiene visits can minimize your risk for gum disease.
At your checkups, our hygienist will thoroughly evaluate your soft tissues for gingivitis, the early stages of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, a thorough effective cleaning, followed by careful homecare, can prevent the disease from progressing. If our hygienist finds significant gum disease, she may suggest scaling or root planing to remove plaque and deter future buildup.
For serious cases, we recommend laser dentistry with our new EZlase to clean pockets of infection and promote gum reattachment. This minimally invasive technique is comfortable and conservative. For patients with extreme anxiety, we offer conscious oral sedation; however, many patients find they don’t need any anesthesia with laser dentistry.
Be proactive about protecting your health. Call Dr. Rod Strober’s San Diego office today for a periodontal evaluation. We serve patients from across San Diego.
