{"id":97,"date":"2016-12-06T22:24:02","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T22:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/172.245.58.142\/~bricknjs\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2016-12-30T23:55:43","modified_gmt":"2016-12-31T04:55:43","slug":"periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bricknjsmiles.com\/dental-services\/periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Periodontal Diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. <\/strong>There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically susceptible individuals. Daily\u00a0brushing and flossing\u00a0will prevent most periodontal conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bricknjsmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/periodontal-disease-dentist-jeff-urban.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Service - Periodontal Disease\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bricknjsmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/periodontal-disease-dentist-jeff-urban.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bricknjsmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/periodontal-disease-dentist-jeff-urban-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bricknjsmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/periodontal-disease-dentist-jeff-urban-768x299.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is oral hygiene so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases\u00a0than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing\u00a0techniques, performed daily.<\/p>\n<p>Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque. Plaque is a colorless film, which sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. By thorough daily brushing and flossing you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<p>Periodontal diseases can be accelerated by a number of different factors. However, it is mainly caused by the bacteria found in dental plaque, a sticky colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not carefully removed by daily brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a rough, porous substance known as calculus (or tartar).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other important factors affecting the health of your gums include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n<li>Clenching and grinding teeth<\/li>\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n<li>Poor nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria found in plaque produces toxins or poisons that irritate the gums, which may cause them to turn red, swell and bleed easily. If this irritation is prolonged, the gums separate from the teeth, causing pockets (spaces) to form. As periodontal diseases progress, the supporting gum tissue and bone that holds teeth in place deteriorate. If left untreated, this leads to tooth loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Preventing Gum Disease<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to\u00a0<strong>prevent gum disease<\/strong>\u00a0is effective daily brushing and flossing\u00a0as well as regular professional examinations and cleanings. Unfortunately, even with the most diligent home dental care, people still can develop some form of periodontal disease. Once this disease starts, professional intervention is necessary to prevent its progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Periodontal Diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. 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