Have you given your gums any credit lately? They work hard to keep your mouth and the rest of your body healthy. Here are 3 reasons why you should take a minute to thank healthy gums:
- They work to protect the sensitive tooth roots from the variety of substances that enter your mouth.
- Gums stay strong and anchor your teeth in place.
- They also protect the rest of your body by blocking dental debris and bacteria from entering your bloodstream.
If you don’t have healthy gums, it’s important to seek treatment right away. Our team at Dooley Dental like to educate patients on the consequences of neglected gum disease. It’s critical to receive gum disease therapy before you develop much more severe health concerns. Here are 4 facts about gum disease for you to consider before skipping your next dental appointment.
1. Gum disease is the most prevalent disease among American adults.
As you get older, you’re at much higher risk for dental issues including developing gum disease. This is especially true if you weren’t caring for your smile while you were younger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that half of Americans 30 years and older have periodontal disease (advanced gum disease). This may be because the preliminary stages of gum disease were ignored while they were younger.
2. You can lose your permanent teeth.
If you’re not caring for your smile, you can expect to develop dental issues—even lose your teeth. This is usually caused by advanced gum disease. The deterioration of your gums destroys the connective tissue between the teeth and gums. Without the support of these tissues, teeth will become loose and eventually fall out uncontrollably. That’s why it’s especially important to receive treatments for your periodontal disease in Wall Township.
3. You’re risking your overall health.
Gum disease is an inflammatory disease caused by oral bacteria that are left behind to deteriorate your oral health. Eventually, your inflamed gums will begin to recede. From there they can detach from your teeth. This leaves your overall health susceptible to serious health concerns like blockage and internal inflammation from the bacteria entering through your mouth. Overtime, this bacterium will affect other parts of the body leading to serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and pneumonia.
4. You can prevent gum disease and treat it!
The easiest way to maintain healthy teeth and gums and lower your risk of gum disease is to keep your gums healthy from the start. This includes brushing and flossing twice a day and visiting our Spring Lake office every six months. If your dentist finds signs of gum disease, Dr. Dooley can provide a comprehensive diagnosis and therapeutic, non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Depending on the severity, our team may recommend more frequent deep cleanings, scaling, and root planing. For a severe case, we can use gentle laser treatments to treat it. These therapeutic options will remove harm dental bacteria and promote new, healthy gum growth.
Get the Help You Need to Keep Your Gums Healthy Now!
Are your gums bleeding excessively every time you brush or floss? Dr. Dooley is here to help you. Contact us today so we can help restore your good oral health.
