Step-by-Step Guide to Preventing Gum Disease

Your smile is one of your most important physical assets. It speaks volumes about your complex array of emotions and is responsible for forging relationships, sealing emotional deals and putting other people’s discomfort at ease. Simply put, the smile is an integral component of human interaction and communication. What makes a beautiful and confident smile? Healthy teeth and gums of course, say the professionals! Yet in spite of the importance we place upon the smile as a physical asset, a staggering 85% of all Americans present with some form or stage of oral bacterial infection. In most cases, this affliction is a result of bad lifestyle habits, such as smoking, and a sheer neglect of hygiene. In this three-part article series, we will be taking a comprehensive look at the various things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming yet another statistic. We begin with a more thorough understanding of what gum disease is…

Our bodies are, at any given moment, even after a bath or shower, are teeming with billions and billions of bacteria. Our mouths are the perfect breeding ground for these micro-organisms because they go after a warm, moist environment that, every few hours or so, becomes swept with food debris and sugary residues, says the Hollywood dentist. The enamel of our teeth and the enzymes in our sputum are designed to prevent harmful bacteria from establishing a foothold in our mouths. But without proper hygiene and regular visits to Hollywood dentistry professionals, these defensive measures can only go so far.

Periodontal (gum) disease is a pervasive problem in the United States. It’s characterized by an acute and chronic bacterial infection of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, as well as the underlying jaw bone tissue. Left untreated, this terrible oral affliction can cause a myriad of unpleasant symptoms, beginning with puffy, swollen and inflamed gums and ending with tooth loss. And nothing distracts your audience from your smile quite like a missing tooth! Research by the Center for Disease Control has revealed that, in most cases, the cause behind rampant tooth loss and edentulism (not having a single original adult tooth left) is tooth decay and gum disease.

Considering the shocking statistics, it’s quite interesting to

learn that periodontal (gum) disease is wholly preventable! By maintaining a rigorous home oral hygiene routine and seeking regular professional attention, you can maintain a beautiful and healthy smile until well into your late adulthood and beyond. You just need to realize that your teeth are one of those things you miss terribly when they aren’t there anymore!

By spending a few minutes every day on the care of your pearly whites, you enjoy a celebrity smile worthy of the red carpet, and all the confidence this wonderful asset brings.