Like your new shoes, new outfit, or brand new purse, keeping your teeth clean is the best way to protect them. Leftover food particles on and between your teeth feed the bacteria that hide in dental plaque, which lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease, and possible tooth loss. Brush your teeth two to three times per day and floss at least once, preferably before bedtime.
Periodontal disease, the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the United States, develops when bacteria overwhelm and infect your periodical tissues, or gums. One of the first signs of this infection, known as gingivitis, is bleeding gums. If ignored, gingivitis and gum disease can cause serious, and irreversible, damage to the structures that support your teeth.
Gum disease may be the most common reason for permanent tooth loss, but it isn’t the only cause. Tooth decay can cause a cavity so extensive that the tooth can’t be saved; poor hygiene can leave teeth weak and more susceptible to structural damage; and an unchecked chip or minor crack can worsen and destroy the tooth. By visiting your dentist regularly (at least once every six months), you can prevent most dental issues from progressing enough to cost you one or more teeth.
To learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy for life, subscribe to this blog, and visit Dr. Kania for a consultation. As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Ann Kania is specially qualified to diagnose and treat issues concerning periodontal tissue and the supportive structures of a patient’s smile, as well as place dental implants to restore teeth lost to dental disease or trauma. To seek Dr. Kania’s expertise, visit our office or contact us today at (760) 642-0711.
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