Preventive Dentistry

The Number One Reason for Missing Teeth
Although the general assumption is that most people lose teeth because of decay, the real reason is gum disease. You may have infected gums and not realise it until the infection has reached an advanced state. Symptoms are bleeding gums from brushing or flossing and loose teeth. If detected and treated in the early stages, nonsurgical methods can successfully treat the problem.
Gum Disease Can Have a Serious Effect on Your Overall HealthIt is a startling conclusion reached by medical researchers, but gum disease affects serious health conditions like stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Dental associations assert that 80% of adults have gum infection! Dentists regard this percentage to be an epidemic, especially now that gum disease is a much more serious problem than losing your teeth. The bacteria affecting the gums travels in the blood throughout the body, reaching vital organs and causing them potential harm.

Experts in periodontology report that "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases."

There is Good News for Gum Disease Sufferers
If you wait until your gum infection is chronic, surgery may be the only option. It usually controls the problem and is covered by most insurance plans. When treatment is given for milder stages of the infection, nonsurgical procedures are effective in combating the disease. Additionally, with improved daily care, the spread of the bacteria will be stopped and the gums will return to a clean state of health. Nonsurgical treatments are usually covered by insurance plans as well.

Replace Missing Teeth to Avoid Other Problems
The other problems that can result include unclear speech, a "sunken" look to your face that adds years to your age, weight gain from the inability to chew healthier foods, and diminished ability to obtain nutrients from food. Other teeth may start to loosen or shift without the support of a full dental arch.

With today's technology, you can replace one or many missing teeth with dental implants. They give a life-like appearance and look just like natural teeth as they come up through the gums. They function like real teeth and resolve all the problems you can experience from loss of teeth.

You May Not Need Gum Surgery
With the use of a laser, you may not need to have surgery for gum disease. The laser is an almost miraculous technology that produces amazing results in minimally invasive procedures that are easy for patients. This advancement is virtually painless and successfully eliminates the need for surgery in most cases. It is FDA-approved and safe.

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