The Canadian Dental Association estimates that seven of every 10 residents will develop some form of gum disease during their lifetimes. The bad news is that advanced gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The good news? It is largely preventable and very treatable, especially when caught in its early stages. Your strongest weapons in the fight against gum disease are good home hygiene, a healthy lifestyle, and an effective dental partner. Dr. Rina Kotecha and her team at Dentistry on 10 have an arsenal of techniques to help you wage war on periodontal disease.
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The progression of gum disease
Your mouth is home to about 600 strains of bacteria. Some are beneficial, helping your digestive system break down foods. Others are harmful. They form plaque, a sticky film that coats teeth and soft tissues. Plaque traps particles of food providing a feast for hungry bacteria. As they dine they excrete toxins that irritate gums.
If not removed with regular brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into tarter at the gum line. That causes further irritation and allows gums to lose their tight seal to teeth. Bacteria infiltrate deeper leading to infection of the gums, and eventually of the ligaments and bone that hold teeth in place.
The same bacteria that cause gum disease are also linked to serious systemic health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart attack, and stroke.
Prevention and treatment
Dr. Rina’s goal is to help patients prevent the health and appearance risks of gum disease. She accomplishes that with education and hands-on instruction on proper brushing and flossing technique, and by encouraging regular hygiene visits. She gives advice on nutrition and smoking cessation for healthy gums.
There’s no recrimination or lecture at Dentistry on 10. Even if you’ve neglected your mouth for awhile and suspect or know that you have gum disease, you’re welcome in Dr. Rina’s chair. With gentle deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, and treatment trays you use at home, she helps you get your oral health under control and manage periodontal disease for a lifetime. If necessary, she’ll handle extractions and dental implants to restore your smile.
A healthy mouth is vital to your appearance, whole body wellness, and self-image. Don’t worry – you don’t have to fight periodontal disease alone. There’s a dentist in Mississauga who is ready to answer your SOS. Call Dentistry on 10 today at (905) 455-9262 to join forces with Dr. Rina for healthy gums and a great looking smile.
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