Thursday, November 18, 2010
Patient Testimonials for Livonia Dental Care Livonia MI
Dr. Jay Nitzkin, DDS. Livonia Dental Care. For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website at www.livoniadentalcare.com. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734-427-7555. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/livoniadental
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Preventing Receding Gums
Healthy gums adhere closely against the teeth but over time, the gum line can start to retract away or recede from the teeth.
Receding gums are caused by the constant wear and tear of aggressive tooth brushing. And they are also the result of gum disease or periodontal disease. This very common condition affects an estimated three out of four adults, but since it is often a painless condition, the periodontal disease may go unnoticed until it is properly diagnosed by a dental practitioner or until the symptoms become severe enough to warrant attention.
If left untreated, receding gums can result in a significant loss of bone mass and tooth structure, which can led to tooth loss.
But there are a number of ways that you can prevent receding gums or stop further gum regression.
First, brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush and always use gentle circular movements and strokes as you brush. Most dental practitioners will tell you to brush your teeth a minimum of twice a day, but if you have some of the early signs of gum disease, he or she may request that you increase the frequency of your teeth-brushing routine such as after every meal.
Flossing your teeth is equally important as brushing as it can prevent plaque accumulation. The more plaque you have, the greater your risk for gum disease.
Also, talk to your dental practitioner about effective mouth rinse that can improve the health of your gums while also preventing further regression. If the options lining the dental aisle are too overwhelming for you, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We’d be happy to suggest to you our top-picks for dental mouthwashes.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734-427-7555. “Like” us on Facebook and check out our YouTube.
Receding gums are caused by the constant wear and tear of aggressive tooth brushing. And they are also the result of gum disease or periodontal disease. This very common condition affects an estimated three out of four adults, but since it is often a painless condition, the periodontal disease may go unnoticed until it is properly diagnosed by a dental practitioner or until the symptoms become severe enough to warrant attention.
If left untreated, receding gums can result in a significant loss of bone mass and tooth structure, which can led to tooth loss.
But there are a number of ways that you can prevent receding gums or stop further gum regression.
First, brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush and always use gentle circular movements and strokes as you brush. Most dental practitioners will tell you to brush your teeth a minimum of twice a day, but if you have some of the early signs of gum disease, he or she may request that you increase the frequency of your teeth-brushing routine such as after every meal.
Flossing your teeth is equally important as brushing as it can prevent plaque accumulation. The more plaque you have, the greater your risk for gum disease.
Also, talk to your dental practitioner about effective mouth rinse that can improve the health of your gums while also preventing further regression. If the options lining the dental aisle are too overwhelming for you, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We’d be happy to suggest to you our top-picks for dental mouthwashes.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734-427-7555. “Like” us on Facebook and check out our YouTube.
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