As one of the more complex chronic oral health issues, gum disease (or periodontal disease) affects virtually every aspect of your oral health. For instance, severe gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, as well as a leading risk factor for other chronic inflammatory conditions. If you’ve lost teeth to gum disease, then the state of your periodontal health can also influence your immediate candidacy for replacing them with dental implants. (more…)
Preventing Tooth Loss Means Preventing Gum Disease
In its most severe forms, periodontal disease can cause significant damage to the gums and jawbone structure that support your teeth. If not treated in time, this can lead to the loss of one or more of your teeth and the need to replace them after getting your periodontal health under control. Because periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic oral health conditions (next to cavities), the destruction it often causes makes it the leading cause of adult tooth loss. It also makes the disease a prime target for focusing your efforts in your quest to prevent tooth loss. (more…)
A Quick Guide to Periodontal Disease
Even though periodontal disease (or gum disease) is the second most common dental health issue, not many people realize that it’s also highly preventable with the right dental health care and maintenance. If fact, there is much about periodontal disease that many patients don’t know, even those who have to deal with its presence. Today, we take a quick crash course in the most important details of periodontal disease, including how best to protect your smile if it develops. (more…)
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Have Questions About Dental Implants? We Have Answers!
When you’ve lost a tooth, your first concern may be how the loss makes your smile look. After consulting with your dentist, however, you’ll realize that there’s more to tooth loss than meets the eye. For instance, after losing a tooth, the rest of your teeth can shift from their original positions, your jawbone can grow weaker due to lost teeth roots, and your risks of further tooth loss are heightened. The good news is that, with an appropriate number of dental implants, you can not only rebuild your smile, but also address the many long-term consequences of tooth loss. (more…)
Surprising Consequences of Untreated Tooth Loss
After losing a tooth, the effects of the loss can seem obvious. For instance, the gap in your smile can affect your confidence, your ability to bite and chew comfortably, and the enunciation of your words. Yet, some of the more pressing concerns often aren’t as obvious, despite the fact that they can have a much more profound effect on your long-term oral health. Today, we explore just a few of those consequences, and how replacing lost teeth with dental implants can help you avoid them. (more…)
What Do Loose Teeth Mean for My Smile?
Your teeth are the most used parts of your body, and to remain strong and healthy, they’re held sturdily in place within your jawbone by their roots. Within a roots socket lay a mass of periodontal tissues that help secure it in place, giving the tooth a minimal amount of wiggle room to adequately withstand your bite’s pressure. Despite this minor elasticity, your teeth shouldn’t noticeably move within their sockets. If they do, then it may mean that your teeth at risk of loss due to insufficient support—a common result of advanced periodontal disease. (more…)
Why Periodontal Disease Control Matters
When you notice that your gums are bleeding or that your breath seems chronically bad, you might consider the periodontal disease that causes it to be quite a nuisance. However, the truth is that it’s much more than that; periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic dental issues, and the most common cause of adult tooth loss. With over 80% of adults affected by it to some degree, controlling periodontal disease is an important aspect of many people’s routine dental care. (more…)
Beating Gum Disease with Better Hygiene
Fighting gum disease in its most severe stages can involve a number of specialized periodontal treatments, such as laser periodontal maintenance and gum grafting. Before it develops, however, gum disease can often be prevented with a good hygiene routine and regular preventive dental care. The key is to stay consistent in your routine; harmful oral bacteria are a constant threat, and lax hygiene is one of the most influential factors in gum disease development. (more…)
The Systemic Dangers of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease (commonly referred to as gum disease) comes with a host of concerns that go beyond your gum tissues. For instance, along with your jawbone, your gums are responsible for keeping your healthy teeth firmly in place and their roots protected from oral bacteria. When periodontal disease sets in, the effects can include a heightened risk of tooth loss due to the effects on your gums and jawbone. The same effects can also increase your risk of systemic health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic inflammatory conditions. (more…)