The tissue around your teeth helps to support your smile in a few different ways. This is called periodontal tissue, or your gums, and it’s a truly important part of your oral health story. Unfortunately, when plaque and tartar leftover from bacterial activity starts to cause redness or inflammation, it’s a sign that you could use some help to improve your gum health. Because, you see, periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss here in this country and your smile is worth the effort.
When you’re ready for a refresh, we’re here for you. Dr. Justin Coon and Dr. Cody Coon at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY understand the importance of strong, vigorous gums, so we work with patients every day to fight back against bacterial buildup. If left, plaque and tartar at and below the gumline can cause gingivitis and even periodontal disease, putting a smile at real risk.
Your gums are an essential part of your smile. When you start to notice redness or swelling along your gumline, talk to Dr. Justin Coon, DDS and Dr. Cody Coon, DDS at Grinnell Street Dental.
Are You Making The Effort To Floss?
If not, then it’s perhaps unsurprising to see redness or swelling along your gumline. When you brush your teeth, you’re able to reach around 60% of each tooth, but that leaves a good 40% that you just can’t clean. Bacteria leave harmful biofilm called plaque deep between the teeth, and if it stays, it calcifies into a harder form called tartar. At that point, you can no longer safely remove it yourself.
Take the time to floss; it’s worth the effort. You also need to be sure to stick to your schedule of biannual checkups, as well, as these give you the chance to meet with a trained dental hygienist. A hygienist removes built-up plaque and tartar, helping gums to relax a little bit more.
Periodontal Disease Is A Real Smile Risk
When bacterial buildup happens at and below the gumline, it irritates periodontal tissue. If ignored, this can cause an infection called periodontal disease, which is one of the biggest risks to smiles. The gums can pull away from their normal location, exposing vulnerable areas.
Tell your dentist if you’ve started to notice redness or swelling along your gumline. Through ultrasonic scaling and root planing, we help people to fight back against periodontal disease. This removes bacterial buildup from deep below the gumline.
Improve Your Gum Health With Grinnell Street Dental
Your gums are an essential part of your oral health. To learn more about our team or to schedule a time to talk gum health, call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
