Plaque is the bacterial film which accumulates on and around the teeth and causes gum disease and tooth decay. The removal of plaque through effective home care will help prevent dental problems.
Unfortunately, some people have accepted the idea that they will inevitably lose their teeth as they grow older and consequently they fail to make efforts to save them. The child who only sees a dentist when he has a toothache will lose eight times more permanant teeth than a child who has regular care.
Periodic examinations, dental cleanings with fluoride application and proper home care are the foundation upon which good dental care is built.
Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is a bacterial infection of gums, bone and periodontal ligament (attachment fibers that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw). Almost half of American adults have some form of it, however the majority of these people do not even realise they have it. Some symptoms of periodontal disease are:
Because periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, periodontal bacteria can enter the bloodstream, travelling to major organs and beginning major infections. There are in fact, several theories linking periodontal disease to heart disease. For more information on this subject, visit The American Academy of Periodontology.
Periodontal Disease
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