Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery

Why are my gums shrinking? Gum recession, commonly described as shrinking gums, can be caused by something as simple as brushing too hard or as complex as periodontal disease. Whatever the cause, receding gums requires professional dental care. When the gums pull away from the teeth, the tooth roots become exposed, causing dental sensitivity and leaving room for bacteria to build up and cause more damage below the gum line. Contact our friendly dental team today to schedule a consultation.

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What causes bleeding gums? Bleeding gums could be the result of brushing too hard, or it could be a symptom of a more serious issue. The most common cause of bleeding gums is gingivitisthe first stage of gum disease. This condition arises when tartar forms along the gum line and allows disease-causing bacteria to infiltrate and irritate the gingiva. The best way to treat gum disease is with a professional dental cleaning and effective at-home oral hygiene practices.

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The Stages of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease (gum disease) affects millions of American adults at varying degrees. The first and most common stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. People most often recognize gingivitis when they see blood in the sink after brushing or flossing. If gingivitis isn’t treated, it develops into early, moderate, and then advanced periodontitis. During these stages, patients may experience swollen gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums, and loose teeth.

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Lichen Planus Warning Signs Oral lichen planus develops when the immune system attacks cells in the oral cavity. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that cannot be passed from one person to another. Warning signs of lichen planus include white, lacy patches, red, swollen patches, and open sores on the inside of the cheeks, gingiva, tongue, inner lips, or palate. Visit our office as soon as possible if these symptoms appear. #orallichenplanus #warningsigns #swollenpatches #lacypatcOral #gingiva

Gum Grafting for Recession Are your teeth starting to look longer? If so, we can assure you that they aren’t growing. Your gum tissue is most likely receding. Other symptoms of gum recession include dental sensitivity, pain at the gum line, swollen gums, and persistent bad breath. To repair the gingiva, our periodontist may recommend gum graftinga safe and effective procedure for undoing the damage caused by gum recession. #gumtissue #gumrecession #gingiva #gumgrafting

Will you need a sinus lift before implant placement? Several additional procedures can be performed prior to dental implant placement to ensure a successful outcome. A sinus lift is required when the patient doesn’t have enough room to secure the implant. During the procedure, our periodontist will carefully lift the floor of the sinus membrane, then fill that area with natural or artificial bone. Additional procedures are only performed when absolutely necessary! Be sure to get a second opinion on your treatment plan.

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Do you really need a deep dental cleaning? A deep dental cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is often recommended for patients with gum disease and chronic periodontitis, which affects 47.2% of American adults over 30. In certain stages of gum disease, patients develop deep pockets between the gums and teeth that a regular dental cleaning won’t effectively clean. Scaling and root planing allows our periodontist to remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline, to the bottom of the pockets.

Gum disease and diabetes The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports a clear connection between diabetes and gum disease. Diabetes can lead to a high level of glucose in the saliva which promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. The saliva combined with food creates plaque, which turns into tartar that eats away at the gum tissue. Patients with diabetes should take precautions (such as visiting our periodontist more often) to reduce their risk of developing periodontal disease.

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Pandemic Update: We are open! COVID-19 has been a very difficult time for all of us. Many of you have been forced to wait for dental care, and we deeply appreciate your understanding while we kept our office closed to help control the spread of the coronavirus. We are excited to announce to say that we have officially reopened our office for periodontal treatment! Your health and well-being continue to be our highest priority, and we are ONLY opening because we have carefull...y planned and revised our office procedures to greatly minimize the risk of infection for our patients and our team members. Our own families are also patients here, so you can be assured that we’ll be taking care of you just as well as we’ll be taking care of them. We are proceeding with an abundance of caution, but we want you to feel as confident as we do that any visit you make to our office will be a safe one. We also realize that many of you have been impacted financially during this outbreak, and we are offering some solutions to keep dental care affordable for you and your family. To discuss these payment options, schedule an appointment, or ask us any questions you may have about your next visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (310) 829-4496. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Fascinating new periodontal breakthrough! Researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse periodontal disease. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//10/201002114001.htm

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Almost 65 million American adults have some form of periodontal disease (38.4% women, 56.4% men). If you haven’t visited a periodontist recently, contact our office to schedule an appointment.

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A new study indicates that gum disease may increase risk for COVID-19-related respiratory failure! If you haven’t had a recent periodontal visit, we encourage you to contact our experienced periodontist to schedule an appointment. Clickable link on bio! https://www.healio.com//gum-disease-may-increase-risk-for-

If you are experiencing a severe gum infection, several types of gum surgery may be discussed with you as a treatment option. Learn more about them below and contact our office Santa Monica Periodontics & Implant Surgery with any questions. https://oralb.com//c/gums/gum-surgery-types-what-to-expect

A recent study shows a significant correlation between gum disease and COVID-19 deaths, with aspirated bacteria serving as a reservoir for Coronavirus. Please remember to contact our experienced periodontal team with questions or to schedule your next preventative cleaning and let’s keep your gums healthy! https://www.ibtimes.com/study-links-gum-disease-covid-19-de #gum_disease_covid19 #SANTA_MONICA_PERIODONTIST #RICARDO_RASCHKOVSKY_DDS_PERIODONTIST

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Our practice continues to remain open to provide high quality dental care to patients and we are happy to report that all is well! We’ve treated many patients who are as pleased as we are to see us fully back in action! Our periodontal team has incorporated a coronavirus infection protocol that exceeds CDC recommendations and ensures the health and safety of our patients, families, staff members, and community. It’s simply our new normal! Assuming you are healthy, we requ...est that our patients continue to keep scheduled dental appointments. If unable to attend an appointment, please notify our team in advance so we can assist other members of our community with dental needs. We are available and ready when you are! See more

Need to Disinfect Your Toothbrush? If you suspect you have COVID-19 or another illness, you can disinfect your toothbrush by mixing 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 cup of water and soaking your toothbrush in the solution. You can also soak your toothbrush in a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (H202) solution that is changed daily. Use enough solution to cover the bristles. This will keep your toothbrush disinfected.

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