Gum Disease
Dalton, GA
Gum disease, sometimes called periodontal disease, is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It occurs when the soft tissue in your mouth is attacked by bacteria. If the bacterial infection progresses it may compromise the connective tissue and bone necessary to hold your teeth in place, leading to tooth loss. Even worse, once your gums become infected, the bacteria can use it as an entry point to your bloodstream, which can have significant consequences on your general health.
At Beautiful Smiles by Design in Dalton, Georgia, we believe that the first step to creating a beautiful smile is creating a healthy smile, and ensuring the health of your gums gives your smile the best possible foundation.
Stopping Gum Disease
Fortunately, gum disease can be easily prevented and if treated in its early stages, its effects can be completely reversed. For most people, preventing gum disease requires only three things:
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss every day
- Make your regular check up and cleaning appointments
However, some people are particularly susceptible to gum disease. Your vulnerability may be increased by:
- A family history of gum disease
- Smoking
- Hormonal changes in girls and women
- Diabetes
- Certain illnesses and medications
If you have any of these characteristics, you may require additional care to keep your mouth healthy. We will discuss your risk factors and let you know how best to take care of your mouth.
Your Regular Cleaning Appointments
As much as anything else you do, if you want to prevent gum disease, it is crucial that you make your regular cleaning appointments. Many people avoid their appointments out of dental anxiety, but there is no need to be afraid of your regular appointments. Our hygienists are experienced and gentle--they will take care of you in a compassionate and comfortable manner. Other people avoid cleanings because it seems inconvenient. Trust us, your regular cleanings are far more convenient than having to get emergency dental treatment because you have neglected your gums.
Your regular cleanings are so important that we offer incentives for you to make them. Through Loyal Patients, Inc, you get rewards that you can spend right away at some of your favorite local restaurants, or for travel and online shopping. Every appointment you make increases your rewards, and if your children get a clean checkup, they get extra rewards. This ensures you never feel you have to make a decision between the dental care you need and the little luxuries you want.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don't let another day go by before making your next appointment. If you want to keep your gums and teeth healthy, you need to keep making your regular appointments. Or if you are currently with a dentist who you do not like, don't suffer through another visit, switch to the gentle, convenient, affordable quality care at Beautiful Smiles by Design in Dalton, Georgia. Please contact us today.