The Importance of Dental Implants After Tooth Extractions
Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease
If you’ve heard about or have been researching periodontal disease, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about possibly developing it. Periodontal disease can cause serious oral health issues, including gum recession, deep pockets of bacteria and pus between your teeth, spaces between your teeth, bone loss, and even tooth loss. But there is a way to prevent this condition from occurring. Here are some tips from San Diego periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo on how to prevent periodontal disease.
- Schedule Regular Visits with a Periodontist
Unlike a general dentist, a periodontist has advanced training in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal disease. In order to prevent yourself from developing this oral health condition, Dr. Beck-Mayo recommends San Diego patients visit a periodontist on a regular basis for a thorough examination of your gums and overall oral health.
- Never Forget to Practice Proper Oral Hygiene
When it comes to preventing periodontal disease, any periodontist will tell you that practicing proper oral hygiene between dental appointments is key. This means patients should always brush their teeth twice a day, floss at least once a day, and maybe even us additional techniques like water picking or go-betweens (AKA “proxy brushes”). And if you notice any complications, like redness or bleeding of your gums, seek treatment from a periodontist immediately.
- If You Have Gingivitis, See a Periodontist Now
Gingivitis is the beginning stage of periodontal disease. If your San Diego general dentist has told you that you have gingivitis, it’s time to take action. Schedule an appointment with periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo so she can thoroughly examine and diagnose you, and take preventive measures, possibly including treatment, to prevent the disease from progressing.
- Don’t Avoid Scaling and Root Planing
If your San Diego general dentist has told you that you need scaling and root planing (sometimes referred to as a ‘deep cleaning’), and you’re wondering if it’s the right treatment for you, schedule an appointment with a periodontist like Dr. Beck-Mayo today. If scaling and root planing has been recommended to you more than once, then don’t delay and find someone you can trust will do it well. This procedure is very successful for many patients to remove the dangerous bacteria from your tooth roots, deep below the gum lines, preventing severe bone loss in the future. Successful scaling and root planing can save you from needing more invasive and expensive surgical procedures in the future!
Trust Us to Help You Prevent Periodontal Disease
While Dr. Beck-Mayo is trained at performing advanced procedures to treat periodontal disease, her true passion is to help her patients from ever requiring these advanced treatment options. That’s why she is always welcoming new patients who believe they are showing signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease; to stop the disease in its tracks before it causes more serious oral health problems.
In addition to following the above prevention tips, you should never hesitate to schedule an appointment with a trusted periodontist if your general dentist has recommended it. Early treatment can prevent the need for more invasive procedures, and help save your gum tissue, bone tissue, and even your permanent teeth.
If you think you need to see a periodontist, call us today! You’ll be glad you did! Schedule an appointment with us today by contacting our office in San Diego at (858) 635-6700.
What Conditions Do Periodontists Treat?
If your San Diego dentist has referred you to Southern California Periodontics & Implantology, you might be wondering, “Why do I need to see a periodontist? What can they do for me that my dentist can’t?” There are many reasons why patients may be referred to see Dr. Beck-Mayo, but the simple answer is because as a Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Beck-Mayo is highly specialized in surgical and non-surgical therapies to restore health to the gum and bone surrounding your teeth. She has spent 3 additional years studying full time, learning the intricate biology of the bone, ligaments, and gum supporting the teeth. Completing a 3 year residency program in advanced periodontics, as well as a master’s degree in biomedical science, Dr. Beck-Mayo is well-versed in all the different conditions, infections, and diseases that can compromise your oral health.
Periodontists are the specialists in diagnosing and treating gum disease (technically called periodontitis), which is an oral health condition that can damage both the gums and bone surrounding your teeth, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Periodontists are highly trained surgeons who are also experts in oral surgical procedures including tooth extractions, bone grafting, dental implant placement, as well as various cosmetic oral surgical procedures. Here’s a list of just some of the conditions that Dr. Beck-Mayo specializes in treating.
- Periodontitis
Most San Diego residents have heard of gingivitis before, if not from their dentist or dental hygienist, then perhaps from toothpaste or toothbrush commercials. What many don’t realize though, is that when left untreated, gingivitis can turn into periodontitis, a serious oral health condition that can lead to chronic inflammation of the gum and bone around the teeth, often resulting in tooth loss. This is why periodontists like Dr. Beck-Mayo complete specialty training programs; to help general dentists in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of these conditions to help prevent tooth loss.
Not only is Dr. Beck-Mayo the specialist to diagnose periodontitis, but she is also a specialist in all the most current technology and procedures to treat it. During new patient consultations, Dr. Beck-Mayo performs a through examination, and discusses your unique condition and all your treatment options. If you are found to have periodontitis, treatment may include a special deep cleaning called scaling and root planing (which removes the harmful bacteria from underneath your gums and from the roots of your teeth), or a minor surgical procedure like regeneration with bone grafting or stem cell-stimulating proteins called growth factors.
- Replacement of Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
There are many reasons why people lose teeth or require tooth extractions In the past, the only way to replace missing teeth was either with dentures or bridges, but recent improvements in technology allow us to use dental implants to replace wither just one or several teeth. Dental implants replace the root of a tooth and attaches to the bone beneath the gum tissue, stimulating bone growth and prevents bone resorption. Attached to the implants are crowns, like you might have on a natural tooth. Or if multiple teeth are missing, sometimes just 4-6 implants can be used to replace a whole arch! While many dentists claim to be trained to place dental implants, only a board certified surgeon like Dr. Beck-Mayo has completed the rigorous surgical training to ensure a successful future with your new implants.
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Some San Diego residents are dissatisfied with the “gummy” appearance of their smile, or lack of sufficient gum causing the exposure of too much tooth when they laugh or smile. A minor surgical procedure called Esthetic Crown Lengthening is when excess gum tissue is removed, exposing the full natural teeth underneath. As a patient who has had this procedure done herself and has personally experienced how easy and painless the recovery is, Dr. Beck-Mayo couldn’t be more excited to talk to her patients about their gummy smile correction. Correction of too much tooth exposure is a little more complicated and there are numerous treatment options. If you are concerned about gum recession or your toothy smile, Dr. Beck-Mayo would be happy to discuss your concerns and various treatment options.
Call Us Today to Schedule an Appointment
Whether your general dentist has referred you to us, or you have a condition you think Dr. Beck-Mayo can help you with, we would love to meet you and discuss your concerns. Contact our office in San Diego today to schedule an initial appointment at (858) 635-6700.
Factors That Can Influence Dental Implant Success
If you need to replace a missing tooth or have a tooth or teeth that need to be extracted, you should definitely consider dental implants. Join the many San Diego residents who have long known that dental implants are the most state-of-the-art tooth replacement option available, with a success rate of more than 90%.
Despite this high success rate, a small percentage of patients do experience complications. Periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo sees a lot of patients from other dentists experiencing complications, who were probably not good candidates for dental implants, not properly informed about how to care for them, or they were not properly placed to begin with. This is why Dr. Beck-Mayo thoroughly screens her implants patients and reviews their medical health history, discussing any habits that may affect the success of dental implants, before deciding to move forward with treatment. Here’s a list of some of the most common factors that can help set you up for success with dental implants:
You Don’t Smoke or Vape
Smoking or vaping are two of the top reasons that dental implants fail. Smoking cigarettes or vaping can impair the ability of the bone and gum to heal around dental implants. Dental implants need to fuse with your jaw bone tissue in order to become a successful, permanent tooth replacement solution. If you smoke or vape, your blood flow is constricted, compromising bone healing, which could make this necessary fusion more difficult or even impossible. Additionally, nicotine compromises the healing of the gum around the implant. Without a strong, healthy seal of the gum to the implant, the risk of complications years later is significantly increased.
You’re Relatively Healthy
While San Diego residents may still be eligible for dental implants if they have pre-existing medical conditions, certain diagnoses are known to lead to the possibility of implant failure. These include conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis, compromised immune system, and even certain medications. Always make sure to disclose your full medical history to Dr. Beck-Mayo during your consultation, including any prescription or over-the-counter medications you may take. This will allow Dr. Beck-Mayo to determine if dental implants are right for you and openly discuss any potential risks to the long-term success of your implants.
You Have Adequate Bone
As we’ve already mentioned, the titanium surface of dental implants need to fuse with San Diego patients’ jaw bone in order to ensure implant success. This process is referred to as “osseointegration”. If your teeth have been missing for over a year, the bone in the area is likely to have collapsed, a process called bone resorption, and it may need to be regenerated or rebuilt to adequately support a dental implant. Similarly, if you have had an infection or any bone loss around a tooth that requires removal, often a bone graft procedure is required prior to implant placement to establish ample bone to ensure longterm implant success.
You Follow Proper Oral Hygiene
Immediately following implant placement, San Diego patients are on a restricted oral hygiene care regimen to protect the surgical site and allow it to heal properly. After a week or two, patients are instructed to resume regular proper oral hygiene, even on their dental implants. This means brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and using antibacterial mouthwash daily, if recommended. Once the final restoration is attached to the implant, meticulous oral hygiene is imperative, as well as regular cleanings and periodic evaluations with Dr. Beck-Mayo. With proper care, dental implants can be successful for a lifetime, and Dr. Beck-Mayo is hear to help make that happen.
We Want You to Experience Implant Success!
At Southern California Periodontics & Implantology, Dr. Beck-Mayo wants all dental implants patients to experience 100% implant success. For this reason, Dr. Beck-Mayo carefully screens patients and discusses the proper way to care for implants, once the surgical site has healed, and after. We care about you and your oral health. To learn more, contact our office in San Diego today at (858) 635-6700.
5 Consequences of Leaving Periodontal Disease Untreated
If you’ve been told you have periodontal disease, or suspect you have it, you need to see a periodontist like San Diego’s Dr. Beck-Mayo as soon as possible. The simple truth is that untreated periodontal disease can have significant consequences for your oral health and your overall systemic well-being. Here are 5 consequences of not treating periodontal disease.
- Gum Recession
Since periodontal disease is a disease of the bone and gum around the teeth, it can significantly impact them. In fact, if you don’t see a periodontist to treat your condition, you may experience severe gum recession that may severely impact the appearance of your smile. As periodontal disease remains untreated, it will continue to erode the bone around your teeth, allowing them to move and shift positions, sometimes resulting in an unsightly ‘snaggletooth’.
- Chronic Bad Breath
Nobody wants bad breath. That’s part of the reason why San Diego residents brush their teeth daily, floss, waterpik, use mouthwash, chew gum, and consume breath mints. But if you have periodontal disease, and don’t see a periodontist for proper diagnosis and treatment, you can develop chronic bad breath that just won’t go away – no matter what you do on your own. This smelly situation is caused by a build up of bacteria under the gum, that can lead to a pus-filled abscess! A board-certified periodontist like Dr. Beck-Mayo can treat these conditions, giving you the confidence to smile big and have intimate conversations without the fear and embarrassment of bad breath.
- Developing Spaces Between Your Teeth
Some patients who have advanced periodontal disease start to notice that their teeth become loose and begin to move, leaving spaces between them. This is due to the erosion and infection of the bone and gum around the teeth. Don’t let periodontal disease destroy your beautiful smile. See a periodontist for treatment today.
- Bone Loss
Periodontal disease can cause problems more serious than just pocketing and gum loss. It can actually cause bone around your teeth to breakdown. If you begin losing bone, you’ll require a periodontal regenerative surgical procedure from a San Diego periodontist called a bone graft to help “regrow” the damaged bone around your teeth. But of course, you may be able to prevent this condition from developing by seeking early treatment.
- Losing Permanent Teeth
Nobody wants to lose a permanent tooth, but if left untreated, periodontal disease can cause so much damage to the bone around teeth that it is not fixable and the tooth requires removal. With advanced bone loss, teeth become so loose they become uncomfortable to chew with, and become non-functional to the point that periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo needs to remove them. To avoid this situation, seek out Dr. Beck-Mayo’s help at the first sign that you have periodontal disease. She can identify the early signs of bone loss and treat it before it becomes so severe that it requires removal.
Seeking Treatment from Our Practice
At Southern California Periodontics & Implantology, we want to make sure you have the best oral health, overall health, and best quality of life possible. That’s why Dr. Beck-Mayo performs such thorough evaluations of her San Diego patients to ensure she is properly identifying and diagnosing the earliest stages of periodontal disease, and providing and effect treatment plan for their unique case.
If you’ve been told you have periodontal disease or suspect you have it, all hope is not lost. Dr. Beck-Mayo can help prevent these 5 consequences of leaving periodontal disease untreated. The first step is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Beck-Mayo for a consultation. Call our office in San Diego today at (858) 635-6700.
3 Dental Implant Myths Debunked
At our San Diego office, we help several patients who have missing teeth or need teeth extracted, and replace them with dental implants. During our initial consultations, we often hear the same few misconceptions about this tooth replacement system. If you’ve been researching dental implants as a solution for you, and have heard some negative things about them, we’re here to reassure. Dental implants often are the best solution for most people.
Myth #1: Dental Implants are Way Too Expensive
While it’s true that most dental insurance companies will require you to pay some out-of-pocket costs for dental implants, investing in them versus bridges or dentures can save you money over time. This is because dental implants are built to last a lifetime if you care for them properly, and they are placed by a highly trained and knowledgeable surgeon like periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo. They also have over a 90% success rate, with failure usually resulting from improper home care, lack of routine maintenance (annual exams and cleanings), smoking, or severe medical conditions like diabetes. Dentures and bridges on the other hand, often need to be replaced every few years. Because the vast majority of San Diego residents typically pay for dental implant placement only once, they are able to achieve a great ROI on their investment and and may even save money over time.
Myth #2: Getting Dental Implants Hurts
Many San Diego residents who need to have dental implants surgery have never had any other type of oral or body surgery before in their life. Understandably, they are nervous about the pain that getting dental implants may cause. However, we take the proper precautions to ensure you are completely numb and comfortable during your surgery so that you won’t experience pain. To further ensure your comfort, we also offer additional services including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), conscious sedation, and even deep sedation/general anesthesia provided by a board certified anesthesiologist. Because of Dr. Beck-Mayo’s gentle technique, most patients experience very little, if any, pain during recovery.
Myth #3: Dental Implants Will Look Like Fake Teeth
Many San Diego residents considering dental implants are concerned that they will look fake and that people will be able to tell they have prosthetic teeth. Don’t worry about this myth! As the most state-of-the-art tooth replacement option available, dental implants look indistinguishable from natural teeth. Unless you tell people you are having dental implants placed, they will be none the wiser that you have fake teeth.
Learn More About Dental Implants
Whether you’ve heard some other myth about dental implants, or are curious to learn more about the surgical process, we want to help! Dr. Beck-Mayo takes pride in explaining every step and answering all her patients questions. We believe it is important for our patients to be well informed before making the decision to proceed with any surgical procedure, including dental implant placement.
If you have a tooth that needs removed, or have teeth that have been missing for years, we can help. As a board certified periodontal surgeon, Dr. Beck-Mayo specializes in tooth extractions, bone grafting, and dental implant placement. Some patients are even eligible to have both the tooth extraction and implant placed at the same time!
If you have questions about dental implants, you’ll need to meet Dr. Beck-Mayo for a consultation. Contact our office today to schedule appointment. Call our office in the San Diego area at (858) 635-6700.
7 Reasons for a Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is a type of oral surgery that will become necessary for some San Diego residents over the course of their lifetime. There are many reasons why one may require this type of oral surgery. Below is a discussion of 7 of the most common reasons why a tooth may require extraction that periodontist Dr. Tina Beck-Mayo encounters in her practice.
- Severe Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is nothing to mess around with. It may be a common term you hear on toothpaste and mouthwash commercials, but San Diego residents should know that gum disease can lead to serious problems. In its most sever form, periodontal disease often leads to sufferers having teeth that are so loose due to severe bone loss, that they are no longer functional. In this case, a tooth extraction of the affected tooth or teeth is needed to eliminate pain or infection, and allow the afflicted to chew comfortably again.
- Excesive Tooth Decay
We all know that tooth decay is bad, causing large holes or even fractures in afflicted teeth, and often lead to needing crowns and/or root canals. But did you know that for some San Diego residents, teeth are so decayed that they are no longer salvageable? If you have a tooth that is severely decayed, then a tooth extraction may be your only option for relief from the pain or eliminating a potentially life-treating infection.
- Trauma
Many San Diego residents have taken great care of their teeth and have beautiful, healthy smiles. But sometimes, a traumatic accident like a car wreck or sporting mishap can have devastating consequences. If broken tooth or teeth are not repairable, tooth extraction may be needed.
- Fractured Tooth
Teeth can break for many reasons. A common type of fracture called a “Vertical Root Fracture” is when a small crack in the top of the tooth propagates down through the root. In most cases, the initial crack is not painful and there are no signs of its existence. Eventually, with daily use of the tooth during chewing (and maybe even grinding), the microscopic crack grows, like a cracked windshield, slowly deteriorating the gum and bone attachment and eventually causing a small abscess. If you are lucky, the tooth may sensitive to hot and/or cold when the crack is still in its early phases and a full coverage crown can prevent or slow further propagation. But Most People only become aware of the fracture when its already unrepairable and requires removal.
- Orthodontics
Sometimes, teeth just aren’t positioned where they should be and in order to straighten them back into proper alignment, a tooth may need to be removed.
- Full Arch Replacement
Unfortunately, Teeth haven’t evolved to last as long as they’re human hosts. With modern medicine people can live over 100 years, but our archaic choppers just haven’t kept up and often crack, decay, or otherwise fail us. In severe cases, there may be so many broken or decayed Teeth that only option is remove them all and replace them with dental implants and artificial teeth.
- You Have an Infected Tooth
It’s not a secret that infected teeth can cause severe pain. If you are experiencing tooth or mouth pain and suspect a tooth infection, tooth extraction can be a godsend, and Dr. Beck-Mayo may be your celestial hero.
Contact Us to Schedule a Tooth Extraction Consultation Today
If you think you have one of the conditions mentioned above, then you need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Beck-Mayo to determine if tooth extraction is right for you and your unique case. To schedule an appointment, call (858) 635-6700.
Chewing with Dental Implants
Are you a San Diego resident with missing teeth, who is having difficulty biting down on your favorite foods? Have you tried other tooth replacement options in the past, such as dentures or bridges, only to find out that they can slip and slide, or break while you eat? If so, then you may be interested in the latest tooth replacement system on the market – dental implants. These “built-to-be-permanent” solutions are surgically inserted into your jawbone and allow you to chew, bite down and eat without worry!
About Dental Implants
If you’re just learning about dental implants, we’re glad you found us! As a San Diego periodontal office, one of the things our doctor, Dr. Tina Beck-Mayo, specializes in is the placement of dental implants. And boy, is she knowledgeable about them! Here are some things you should know about this tooth replacement option.
Dental Implants are:
- Permanently inserted into a patient’s jawbone via a titanium rod, which is covered with a natural feeling and looking crown
- A tooth replacement option that can last a lifetime, when properly cared for
- Designed to look and function like natural teeth,
- Stimulates your jawbone the same way your natural tooth would, preventing bone atrophy and degeneration in the area of the missing tooth
- Made to allow you to eat your favorite foods without the risk of breakage or slipping and sliding like removable alternatives, like dentures and partials
You Can Eat Anything When You Have Dental Implants!
If you’re a San Diego resident with dentures, then you know the limitations that come with them. They are removable and come out of your mouth every night to clean and allow the gum tissue to breath. And because they’re only secured with a dental paste, they can slip and slide when you chew your favorite foods. Because of this, you are unable to chew your favorite crunchy foods. No peanut brittle for you! Even steak can be hard to eat with dentures because they tend to slip around so much.
Likewise, if you have a dental bridge or multiple bridges, you know they are sensitive to breaking and difficult to clean under. As a result, the supporting teeth often fail due to breakage, gum disease, or decay.
However, dental implants are different. Because they can last a lifetime when cared for properly, and because they’re designed as a permanent tooth replacement system, San Diego residents with dental implants can chew on anything they want, without fear of embarrassment of them slipping out! What a relief! Finally, you have the smile you want, with the tooth functionality you need.
Learning More About Dental Implants
Getting dental implants can be a significant investment of your time and money, so you shouldn’t decide to get this tooth replacement systems lightly or uninformed. That’s why periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo spends so much time with her potential dental implants patients educating them about the solution. She wants to make sure that everyone who moves forward with this tooth replacement system is knowledge about the ins and outs of dental implants, and what properly caring for them entails. As a specialist in the surgical placement of dental implants, she is a highly trained surgeon who takes every precaution to ensure your implants remain healthy and last a lifetime. She will even help your ongoing maintenance of your new implant(s).
Contact Dr. Beck-Mayo to Schedule an Initial Consultation Today
The best way to learn more about dental implants is to schedule a consultation to speak with Dr. Beck-Mayo herself. To schedule an initial appointment with her in her San Diego periodontal office, call (858) 635-6700.
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Symptoms of Gum Disease
You hear about it all the time during mouthwash and toothpaste commercials on San Diego’s most popular broadcast channels – gum disease. In fact, you may have even heard this dental term so much; you think it’s common, no big deal, and nothing to worry about. We’re here to tell you those ideas are wrong. Gum disease, medically known as periodontal disease, can advance to a serious condition that may include gum recession, bone loss, infection and results in tooth loss for many periodontal patients who don’t get treatment in time. Below, we provide a list of the most common symptoms of gum disease.
The Top Symptoms of Gum Disease
Gum disease exhibits itself in three stages: gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. Here is a discussion of the symptoms associated with each of these stages of gum disease.
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Gum Disease Stage 1: Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, and the easiest stage to combat with a proper oral hygiene regimen. Symptoms of gingivitis include:
- Gums that are persistently swollen and red (you may not notice it yourself, as it is often painless in early stages)
- Blood in your spit after brushing and/or flossing
- Gum lines that are beginning to recede
- Bad breath that just won’t go away, no matter how much mouthwash, chewing gum or mints you use
If you think you are suffering from gingivitis, you should see a periodontist like Dr. Beck-Mayo right away. A periodontist, who is a dentist with additional, specialized education and training in the treatment and management of periodontal disease, can properly diagnose gingivitis and recommend a treatment plan to reverse the symptoms and stop the progression of gum disease. Typically, gingivitis can be stopped and completely reversed by thorough professional cleaning and practicing proper oral hygiene at home including brushing your teeth twice daily, and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This early stage of gum disease does not involve any bone loss yet, so it’s important to get it diagnosed and treated before it progresses into a more severe condition where the bone around the tooth is affected.
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Gum Disease Stage 2: Periodontitis
If gingivitis is left untreated, it may advance to a more serious form of gum disease called periodontitis. This is definitely a stage in which seeing San Diego periodontist Dr. Beck-Mayo is important. In addition to the symptoms of gingivitis, periodontal patients suffering from periodontitis may also exhibit:
- Soft tissue loss in your mouth, including your gums (ie, receding gums)
- Reduction of jawbone tissue resulting in spacing between the teeth
- Red swollen gums
- Gums that feel very sensitive when you brush or floss
- Deep pockets of bacteria (or even pus) developing in your gums, around your teeth
- Bad breath or taste that that won’t go away, no matter how much you brush or gargle
- Permanent teeth that are starting to loosen or become uncomfortable to bite on
- Noticing that your teeth no longer fit together when you close your mouth
San Diego residents who are experiencing any of these above symptoms should see Dr. Beck-Mayo right away. The diagnosis and proper treatment of this stage of gum disease is extremely important to protecting your overall oral health and preventing tooth loss.
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Gum Disease Stage 3: Advanced Periodontitis
The final stage of gum disease is called advanced periodontitis. San Diego residents experiencing advanced periodontitis may notice the following, troubling symptoms:
- Chronic bad breath (sometimes only noticeable by loved ones)
- Swollen gums that frequently bleed
- Gums that are receding so much, they are displaying tooth roots
- Teeth that are loose or begin to shift and move
- Very severe jawbone tissue loss
- Teeth that are either falling out or need to be surgically extracted because they are no longer functional.
Contact Dr. Beck-Mayo if You’re a San Diego Resident Who Thinks You’re Suffering from Any Stage of Gum Disease
If your mouth is displaying any of the above symptoms of the three stages of gum disease, it’s time to see Dr. Beck-Mayo right away for help and intervention. As a highly educated periodontist, she is specialist to trust with your care if you are concerned about possible gum disease.
To schedule an appointment with her, call her office at (858) 635-6700.
