Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, isn’t just a concern for your mouth. It can have extensive effects on your overall health. We’ll delve into how gum disease impacts your overall health and why maintaining good oral hygiene is so crucial.
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?
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.
Tooth plaque is very common and almost everyone gets it. Plaque is a film that forms when oral bacteria builds up on your teeth. When plaque remains in your mouth for too long, your teeth suffer. Plaque eats at your teeth and makes them weak. This can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
It’s uncomfortable to watch someone try to hide their missing teeth. It’s also uncomfortable to be the one who’s trying to hide them. Don’t let that be you. See this list of the 8 most common causes of tooth loss to evaluate whether or not you’re doing everything you can to keep your teeth for as long as possible.
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