If you are not putting up an effective fight against gum disease, you can leave yourself vulnerable to surprisingly serious problems. Periodontal disease is able to destroy the tissues that support your teeth, which can cause you to lose them. Problems with your periodontal health can also lead to more troubles maintaining your general health. The bacteria responsible for your infection can travel to different parts of your body and cause harm – this can even lead to potentially severe heart problems! If you want to fight gum disease, you can do so effectively with your oral hygiene routine. Flossing can be particularly important to your protection, as you are able to clear away bacteria from areas that your toothbrush is not able to reach. If you are already struggling with an infection, our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice can provide a range of services to protect your gums.

The Importance Of Effectively Fighting Oral Bacteria

By fighting the buildup of oral bacteria, you can stop an infection from ever occurring. If you are already starting to see signs of gingivitis, stepping up your oral hygiene routine can help you remove those microbes responsible. In addition to stopping the spread of bacteria to your gums, your daily routine will help you stop the formation of tartar, a hardened plaque that can remain in place and leave you vulnerable to problems until your next teeth cleaning.

Flossing Cleans Spaces That Are Difficult To Clean Otherwise

While brushing can help you clean many spaces, the areas where your teeth meet are hard to clean with the bristles alone. Flossing allows you to directly target these areas, which can go uncleaned otherwise. Flossing on a daily basis stops bacteria from gathering between teeth, and protects you against the potential accumulation of tartar and plaque. Remember that in order to fully defend your gums, you should floss with a vertical motion, and travel down to the base of your teeth.

What Should I Do If I Already See Signs Of Gingivitis?

If you already see signs of gingivitis, it can be a sign that your current approach to oral care is less effective than it could be. Give yourself more time to thoroughly clean your teeth, and pay attention to your gums to see if symptoms remain. Smokers and users of other tobacco products can have an easier time fighting an infection by giving up their habit. If you are worried that the problem is more serious than gingivitis, schedule an appointment to meet with your periodontist.

Our Periodontal Practice Can Help You Protect Your Gums

At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we are prepared to help patients fight serious cases of periodontal disease, and we can help you by providing preventive care to stop an infection from worsening. To find out more about Dr. Kania and her services, call her periodontal practice at (760) 642-0711.