Did You Know Good Dental Health Is Vital To Entire Body?

Gum disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults and also has been linked to heart disease and strokes. Gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease, can be treated and reversed. If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced state of gum diseases, including bone loss, may follow. The best prevention against gum disease is to brush twice a day, floss daily and get regular dental check ups and cleanings.

Did you know you should change your toothbrush every three months? Manual toothbrushes become worn out after about three months and are not as effective as they once were. If you have gum disease, you should change your toothbrush every 4—6 weeks because bacteria can live in the brush. You should always rinse your toothbrush with hot water after every use and discard the brush after you have been sick.

When you brush your teeth at least twice a day, you are removing the plaque that causes cavities. Plaque is the soft and sticky substance that accumulates on the teeth from food debris and bacteria. Flossing daily will remove the plaque between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach. Removing plaque from your teeth also helps prevent gum disease.

If your dentist gives you a treatment plan for dental work that needs to be done, you should focus on getting your teeth fixed as soon as possible. Even cavities continue to get bigger. If they get big enough to reach the nerve in your tooth, your only options would be to have a root canal or have the tooth extracted.