Even with a dedication to your brushing and flossing, you still need to care for your smile. One of the reasons for that is because bacteria leave behind harmful biofilm called plaque, which irritates the gums and leads to tooth decay. If left, it calcifies into a harder form called calculus, and at that point, you need the help of a trusted dental hygienist to remove it for you. So, when you start to see redness or swelling along your gumline, talk to your dentist to see if bacterial buildup is to blame.
With our trusted, local team at Sunny Smiles, you can take steps to fight back against periodontal disease. This is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country, so it’s important to find a pathway forward. Keeping a cleaner set of teeth can help patients to improve their gum health, and it’s important to do it with a dentist who knows their stuff. Schedule your next biannual checkup, and while you’re here, we can talk about uplifting your gum health.
Your gums do real work in keeping your teeth upright. Find out more about periodontal treatment with Sunny Smiles.
Bacterial Buildup Can Pose Real Smile Problems
When you go to bed at night, you need to do so with a clean smile. The simple truth is that bacteria are always trying to make your mouth their home, and when they do, they’re hard to remove. They leave behind a harmful form of biofilm, too, called plaque.
Plaque is what you brush and floss away from your teeth every single day. If it remains for a day or two, it hardens into a tougher form called calculus or tartar, and then, it’s even tougher to remove. Stick to your brushing and flossing to avoid tartar accumulation, because it can pose real problems if ignored.
Fighting Back Against Periodontal Disease With A Cleaner Gumline
At your next biannual dental checkup, we will take the time to check out your oral health status. That means taking detailed measurements of your gum tissue to note any recession. You see, when bacterial buildup causes inflammation and infection, periodontal tissue can pull away form it’s normal spot.
Keeping a cleaner set of teeth can help to fight back against periodontal disease. This is often achieved through a process called scaling and root planing, which removes bacterial buildup, even below the gumline.
Schedule Your Next Visit At Sunny Smiles
When you’re ready to renew your oral health, start with your next checkup. To find out more about us or to schedule your appointment, please call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry at 915.849.9000 today.