{"id":147,"date":"2018-12-23T21:24:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T21:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2018-12-23T21:27:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-23T21:27:31","slug":"how-to-avoid-the-need-for-periodontal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalkwon.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/23\/how-to-avoid-the-need-for-periodontal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid the Need for Periodontal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Want to avoid the\nneed for periodontal\ntherapy<\/a>? It all comes down to having healthy gums and teeth. Otherwise, you\ncould find yourself in need of advanced treatment to reverse serious health\nproblems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some Troubling Facts about Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Centers for\nDisease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in two American adults\nis suffering from some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.\nLeft untreated, the condition can spread throughout the patient’s mouth,\ncausing widespread tooth loss and bone resorption. If the problem reaches an\nadvanced stage, then aggressive therapy may be required to treat the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease begins in\nthe teeth. Right now, as you read these words, there is a war going on inside\nyour mouth between your immune system and cavity-causing bacteria. This battle\ngoes on 24 hours a day seven days a week throughout your entire life. These\ngerms are what cause tooth decay and periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, some\npeople are at special risk of developing this serious health condition. This\ncan be due to many causes, including side effects of certain antibiotics,\nhereditary issues, and lifestyle choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that\nyou can slash your risks of periodontal disease by keeping your teeth and gums\nhealthy. It all comes down to the following five factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. How often\nyou brush and floss. Dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day. Brushing\nafter every meal is even better. You should make sure you clean all sides of\nyour teeth. You should also run the brush along the roof of your mouth and your\ntongue, as bacteria can accumulate in those areas as well.<\/li>
  2. The foods\nyou eat less of. Cavity-causing bacteria thrive on sugars and simple starches.\nThat’s why dentist urge their patients to consume these foods only as\noccasional treats. Otherwise you’re giving your microscopic enemies the raw\nfuel they need to wreak havoc on your teeth and gums.<\/li>
  3. The foods\nyou eat more of. Avoiding sweets and simple sugars is only one side of the\ncoin. You should also increase your consumption of things like raw fruits and\nvegetables, lean protein and calcium sources, and healthy whole grains. These\nitems contain the nutrients your body needs in order to keep your teeth and\ngums thriving. <\/li>
  4. The\npersonal habits you adopt. For example, tobacco use in any form is detrimental\nto your teeth and gums, not to mention the rest of your body. Excessive alcohol\nconsumption is also harmful for your dental health. Alcohol contains corrosive\nacids that eat away at your teeth’s protective enamel. If you drink at all,\nthen do so only sparingly. You should also stay away from illicit drugs.<\/li>
  5. How often\ndo you see your dentist. All of us should visit our dentist every six months or\nso for a full examination and cleaning. Otherwise plaque can harden into\ntartar, a substance which can do great harm to our teeth and gums.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    No one is immune from\nthe risk of developing gum disease. But all of us can increase our odds of\nenjoying good dental health by following the tips in this post. There’s no\nbetter way to keep your smile in top shape over the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Hodong Kwon is\nproud to provide state-of-the-art dental care to his patients in Dallas and the\nsurrounding area. Dr. Kwon earned his DDS degree from the State University of\nNew York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. You can reach his office online<\/a> or by calling (214)\n350-8608.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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