Periodontal Care
Blue Bell, PA
 It's no secret that your oral health is a priority. If you are wondering if gum disease is bad for your health the answer is yes. When gum disease becomes significantly severe, it can cause heart damage. Bacterial gum diseases like gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis can cause life-threatening endocarditis, a deadly inflammation of the heart's lining. It can give you gum recession, bad breath, bad taste, and sensitive teeth. An infection in a part of the body like the mouth can spread to the bloodstream and cause this disease. It is possible for bacteria to come from other parts of the body, but the mouth is a common source.
Untreated, the germs can destroy the valves in the heart and cause death. There are excellent habits you can adopt to keep your gums and teeth safe and prevent you from being in such a bad predicament. The periodontal team at Cramer Dental provides supportive periodontal care after treating gum disease to ensure that your smile stays healthy.
Regular Cleanings and Check-Ups
A beneficial oral care routine includes regular dental visits and dental exams including dental cleanings two times per year to avoid gum disease. This will allow you to receive dental health care from a professional who will provide you with all the necessary procedures, knowledge, and tools, to maintain good oral health. Dental care is neglected by some people, believing they don't need it since their gums and teeth seem fine. It is important to remember, however, that germs and bacteria can progressively multiply while being undetected.
You Can’t Prevent Gum Disease Without Your Dentist
Unless you have a dentist professionally monitor and clean your teeth with the correct tools, you cannot be safe from gum disease. The more you procrastinate, the worse it can get. Time will tell if the gaps between your teeth and gums will one day become rich pockets of bacteria that circulate throughout your body.
Often, people avoid going to the dentist because they think they do not need it, and it costs them money. By visiting the dentist on a regular basis, you will prevent costly dental problems. It is common for gum disease to result in the loss of teeth, which requires a general dentist to repair the gums before you can get dentures and dental implants. When compared to two preventive dental cleanings a year, that's a lot to pay.
There is a long process that is involved in gum restoration, and it can be quite expensive, depending on how severe the disease is. Implants and dentures can also come with a high price tag, especially if you have lost many teeth already. Gum disease is one of the most costly and common health problems in the world. The easiest and cheapest way to prevent it is to adopt healthy oral hygiene habits and to visit the dentist regularly. Preventing gum disease with healthy oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits is the simplest and cheapest solution.
If you would like to learn more about periodontal maintenance and care, please contact our team at Cramer Dental. You can schedule an appointment for a consultation by calling (484) 370-4010.
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