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Periodontal and Preventative Care
Just like a basement supports a house, your gums and supporting structures provide a firm foundation for your teeth. Periodontal and preventative care preserves the health of your gums and supporting structures so that you can keep your teeth!
Gum disease - also known as periodontal disease and periodontitis - is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues surrounding a tooth, and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Gingivitis is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the mouth and potential precursor of gum disease. Both may cause bad breath.
Once gum disease sets in, the toxins produced by the bacteria damage the teeth's connective tissue and bone, effectively destroying them and fostering tooth loss.
Periodontal and Preventative Care
Just like a basement supports a house, your gums and supporting structures provide a firm foundation for your teeth. Periodontal and preventative care preserves the health of your gums and supporting structures so that you can keep your teeth!
Gum disease - also known as periodontal disease and periodontitis - is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues surrounding a tooth, and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Gingivitis is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the mouth and potential precursor of gum disease. Both may cause bad breath.
Once gum disease sets in, the toxins produced by the bacteria damage the teeth's connective tissue and bone, effectively destroying them and fostering tooth loss.
The Signs of Gum Disease
As a gum infection progresses, the bone tends to recede; the gums may or may not recede. In some cases, the root of the tooth becomes exposed, occasionally causing tooth sensitivity. Furthermore, pus may be produced, and pockets may form between the gum and tooth.
Since bone recession is not visible to the naked eye, and if left undetected, may contribute to tooth loss, it is important to identify gum disease as early as possible.
Here are some common signs of gum disease you and your dentist can look for:
- Bleeding gums during tooth brushing or eating.
- Sensitive, red or swollen gums.
- Bad breath.
- Loose or shifting teeth.
Gum Disease Linked to Serious Medical Conditions
A half a dozen recent research articles published in respected medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and Lancet (The Journal of the British Medical Association) confirms what you have known for years: when it comes to your health, everything in your body is connected. That seems to be especially true when it comes to gum disease. It seems that patients with gum infections are dramatically more at risk for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and even pre-term low-birth-weight babies.
For a free consultation about diagnosis or treatment of periodontal disease, call us at 888-266-7516 OR 816-494-1043 or contact us today!
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