Learn more about Scaling and Root Planing to remove tartar and plaque below the gum line
Plaque is a sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that is constantly forming on the tooth surface. Saliva, food and fluids combine to produce these deposits that collect where the teeth and gums meet. Plaque buildup is the primary factor in periodontal (gum) disease, including gingivitis.
How to Get Rid of Plaque
To help prevent plaque buildup, be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day with an anti-plaque toothpaste such as Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste for around the clock protection against plaque buildup, and floss once a day.
Adding a mouth rinse such as Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse to your routine can help against plaque buildup, without the burning sensation of alcohol. Eating well-balanced meals and brushing after snacks will reduce the formation of plaque. Visit your dental office regularly for oral exams and cleanings, during which your dental professional will scrape away any accumulated plaque with a special instrument.
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Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
The
Main Cause of Lost Teeth
The number one assumption by patients for tooth loss is
decay. You may be surprised to know this is not the case.
Gum disease is the most common reason. Symptoms may be
unnoticeable until it is too late to save some or all of
your teeth. Bleeding gums during brushing and flossing or
loose or shifting teeth are signs that should not be
ignored. Losing your teeth due to gum disease can be
prevented with the various nonsurgical methods that we
offer. Please do not delay in coming to our office if you
suspect you might have this problem.
Gum Disease Is Linked to
Serious Health Conditions
Studies have proven a link between gum disease and the
life-threatening conditions of heart disease, stroke, and
diabetes. An estimated 8 of 10 Americans have periodontal
disease, which most dentists consider to be at an epidemic
level. The American Academy of Periodontology confirms the
research that shows gum infections increase the risk of
premature or underweight births, and may contribute to heart
disease, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses.
Now
the Good News
If left to reach advanced stages, the treatment for
periodontal disease would be surgical. It is mostly
successful in reversing the condition and is often covered
by most insurance plans. If periodontal disease is treated
in a milder stage, we offer very effective nonsurgical
methods. Together with improved dental hygiene, the spread
of the infection can be stopped. Nonsurgical methods are
often covered by dental insurance plans as well.
Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
