The Just Smiles Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

gum disease Hilliard

Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Luckily for you, gum disease treatment is available at Just Smiles General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Hilliard!

Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis, there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why we recommend our patients brush and floss twice a day. It’s the best way to prevent plaque from building up.

No amount of brushing and flossing will remove tartar from your teeth. It takes a professional cleaning to remove it, which is why we want to see our patients twice a year.

Risk factors for developing gum disease include:

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Genetics
  • Certain autoimmune disorders and their medications
  • Medication that reduces the flow of saliva

The symptoms of gum disease include:

  • Red or swollen gums
  • Chronic bad breath
  • Painful chewing
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Receding gums

The type of treatment a patient gets for gum disease depends on the extent of the condition. Part of the treatment might include behavioral changes, like giving up smoking. And it is essential that the patient adopts good daily dental care.

The plain truth is that anyone can get gum disease. But there is hope; the earlier it is detected, the sooner treatment can begin. Patients from Columbus, Galloway, and Galena come to Just Smiles General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Hilliard for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!

Contact Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1921 Hilliard Rome Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026

614-777-8668

Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
656 N State St
Westerville, OH 43082

614-823-8668

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