Gum Disease and Pathologic Bacteria
You might be surprised to know that our gum health isn’t as good as it should be. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, 3 out of every 4 Americans currently suffer from some form of gum disease.
Gum disease is a serious chronic problem that causes bad breath and tooth loss. The pathogenic bacteria love to create communities below your gums and slowly begin to destroy your mouth and overall health.
Many studies have now demonstrated how these bacterial loads act not only at the gingival level but a are also attacking, as a co-factor, and creating an inflammatory process to major blood vessels and organs around your body. Gum disease has also been connected with other systemic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and low birth weight babies.
Flossing and Brushing
Flossing and Brushing is the number one method to help prevent gingival inflammation.
Please ask one of our staff members to demonstrate Dr. Quintero’s technique so you may begin to floss and brush correctly by doing so you are helping your body’s defense system against all the pathologic bacteria that are trying to attack your teeth and gums and destroying the biofilm.
To help you achieve an in-depth brushing, we recommend the use of electric toothbrushes and water flossers.
Periodontal Therapy
After you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease or gingivitis it is extremely important to continue every 3 months with a Periodontal Therapy to prevent recurrence by allowing early recognition of areas that may be prone to further breakdown.
In this Therapy, Dr. Quintero and his hygienist perform periodic evaluations of your mouth by taking x-rays, measuring your pockets with a special measuring tool “probe” and customizing your oral home-care instructions so you may continue with great oral health.
If you have extensive dental bridges, dental implants, root canals, and crowns, we strongly recommend that you also continuously visit your General Dentist so their team can monitor the areas in question.
Sonic technology
Philips Sonicare’s technology is designed to deliver superior results. Philips Sonicare toothbrushes, inspired by the sonic technology used during your dental cleanings, have dynamic cleaning action to reduce plaque along the gum line.
The bristles on a Sonicare also play an important part. Their high-velocity movement creates dynamic cleaning action and allows direct contact with each tooth. Sonicare’s bristles are also designed to be extra gentle on teeth and gums.
The first time you use a Sonicare toothbrush, you’ll notice that the cleaning technique feels entirely different than any other toothbrush. Now you know it’s because it cleans in a way that is entirely unique from other toothbrushes.
HQ Dontics wants to help you have a great smile.
Highlights:
- Flossing and Brushing is the number one method to help prevent gingival inflammation.
- After being diagnosed with periodontal disease or gingivitis it is extremely important to continue with Periodontal Therapy every 3 months.
- Please ask one of our staff members to demonstrate Dr. Quintero’s technique so you may begin to floss and brush correctly.