Can periodontal disease be prevented? Information offered by a local Dentist in Waldorf Maryland.
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As harmful as periodontal disease can be, men and women throughout Southern Maryland should know it can be prevented. Taking good care of your teeth and making those dental appointments, no matter how much you might fear the dentist 's chair, are great ways to prevent periodontal disease.
Keeping gums and teeth healthy requires a daily commitment, but that commitment is easy to make. The following are a few daily routines that can help prevent periodontal disease.
* Brush twice per day. Brushing twice daily removes plaque and reduces the risk for damaged gums. When brushing, the ADA recommends a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpastes that contain fluoride, which strengthen the teeth and help prevent decay.
* Clean between the teeth every day. Floss or interdental cleaners remove bacteria from those areas a toothbrush just can't reach, such as between the teeth. Flossing is important, as the ADA notes that early periodontal disease can be reversed by daily brushing and flossing.
* Don't skip dental visits. Fear of the dentist 's chair is not uncommon. Be it kids or adults, many people harbor a fear of going to the dentist , no matter how irrational that fear might be. But skipping dental visits is a recipe for disaster. When detected early, periodontal disease is rather easily reversed. But the longer men and women go between dental visits, the more time periodontal disease has to advance, and serious damage can result. When gum disease has progressed to an advanced stage, this is known as periodontitis. At this point gums can be seriously damaged, possibly resulting in loose teeth or tooth loss. So no matter how much you might fear the dentist 's chair, those trips are necessary.
Periodontal disease often goes unnoticed, placing great emphasis on the individual to be proactive and take care of his or her teeth while visiting the dentist at least twice annually. More information on periodontal disease can be found at www.ada.org.
For more information contact Dr. Sethi DDS at Affordable and Aesthetic Dental Center in Waldorf Maryland today
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