All About The Gums
Your gums will be one of the areas of primary focus during your dental cleaning. This is because they are anchors to your teeth and must be maintained and cleaned properly to prevent gum disease, or periodontitis. If you experience pain, inflammation or bleeding in the gums when brushing or flossing, these are early signs of gingivitis. Gingivitis can develop rather quickly, so it is important to schedule a checkup and cleaning at the very first sign of discomfort.
Be More Attractive!
Everybody wants to look and feel their very best, both in their personal and professional lives. Halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, is quite common in both adults and children. This odor comes from bacterial buildup and growth at the gum line. The best way to fight and prevent this condition is by attending regular oral cleanings with your hygienist and practicing a proper daily oral hygiene routine at home. There is nothing worse than being on a date or on a job interview with somebody whose breath is less than attractive! Your dentist or hygienist can reach this area with special power brushes and instruments, to remove the root cause of the odor and prevent it from developing in the future.
Overall Wellness
Although there a variety of different oral diseases which can develop (periodontitis, inflamed or infected tooth roots, cavities, etc.) there are a lot of other conditions which can occur when the mouth is not cleaned properly and professionally. For example, compromised gums can leave you susceptible to infections within the bloodstream, as this leaves the mouth open to contracting and taking in pathogens. Also, those with underlying health problems such as diabetes, cardiac disease, autoimmune disease and cancer can be prone to serious dental disease and infection if their mouths are not cared for regularly.
No matter how well we brush, floss and rinse at home, everybody must see a dental hygienist twice per year for professional cleanings. Those hard to reach spots might be hiding some germs and Hagerstown Dentist is here to remove them for you, leaving your smile looking and feeling white and bright!
