Making sure your child is properly brushing and flossing can be a challenge, but it’s well worth the effort. The risks of poor oral health aren’t limited to cavities. When plaque is not adequately removed from the gumline, bacterial growth can lead to gum disease, also called periodontal disease.
Clean your teeth regularly to avoid gum disease, cavities, and other oral and teeth issues. Isn’t it wonderful when you go to the dentist, get a great report, and then get sent on your way without mention of cavities, root canals, or any other additional procedures?
Studies have shown that despite constant reminders about the importance of regular flossing, a large number of us are failing to do it. What is even more surprising is that over 25% of us actually lie to our dentist about our flossing habits.
Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Following, are ten important reasons to maintain our recommended schedule of dental cleanings.
Our teeth are remarkably strong. If we take good care of them, brushing and flossing daily and visiting the dentist twice a year, they stand a good chance of lasting a long, long time. But sometimes, no matter how well we care for them, life happens, and our teeth get chipped split, cracked, or broken. It can happen in several ways:
The words “root canal” may sound scary, but it really doesn’t need to. The more informed you become, the less scary they are. Did you know the phrase “root canal” actually has two meanings? First, it refers to the hollow space within the root of the tooth that’s filled with soft tissue and nerves (also called pulp). Second, it’s a very common and relatively simple procedure for removing inflamed or infected pulp from a tooth before the infection spreads and the tooth starts to decay.
A malocclusion is the abnormal alignment of teeth, jaw and/or a bad bite. It can develop when the upper and lower teeth do not fit together normally. This misalignment of teeth and jaw can lead to oral health problems if not treated. Severely misaligned teeth and jaws can cause snoring, sleep apnea, and other breathing problems.
Work, school, soccer games, whatever it is, these life events can cause preventive health care to fall by the wayside. Then a painful symptom reminds you it’s been a while since your last checkup. It’s tempting to put off seemingly minor dental issues until your schedule lightens up. But the warning signs below shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is especially true if you’re managing a chronic condition, like diabetes. Oral health should not be neglected.
A regular dental check up is important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. You should have a regular dental visit at least every 6 months or as recommended by your dental professional.
Have you lost the joy of eating it because your jaw hurts too much to open up that wide? At Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi, we can help. For over 20 years, we’ve helped hundreds of Kern County residents get back to eating the foods they love by addressing both the symptoms and the causes of their TMD.
