In order for teeth to be effective, they need to be able to stay in your head. Well, without a strong connection to your jaw, it’s tough for them to be able to chew, so talk to your oral health team about ways to strengthen your gumline. You see, periodontal disease is consistently rated as the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country, and it can be difficult to fight this on your own.
Here with Dr. Jay Cook, DDS, at Family First Dental in Overland Park, KS, our office improves oral health. We work hard to help people fight back against common dental concerns like tooth decay and periodontal disease. Through ultrasonic scaling and root planing, we can help you to fight back against bacterial buildup at and beneath the gumline, which allows your gums to relax a little bit. If you have started to notice redness or swelling along your gums, take the time for your next biannual dental checkup to find a way forward.
Your gums play an integral role in your smile safety. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay Cook, DDS, and let’s talk about uplifting your gumline through scaling and root planing.
Bacterial Buildup Causes Real Gumline Irritation
We know that you take the time to brush and floss. That means that you spend a full two minutes brushing, twice each day, and you make sure to floss to get the spaces in between. But if you have been skipping your biannual dental checkups, then you are still not doing enough.
Twice each year, you’re supposed to be in the dental chair for a cleaning and an examination. These visits include both a cleaning and an examination, providing two ways to keep up with your oral health. They’re a great opportunity to remove bacterial buildup from your smile.
Fight Back Against Periodontal Disease With A Cleaner Smile
When you skip your checkups, bacterial buildup can make its way to your gumline. This material is acidic and full of bacteria, so it can irritate periodontal tissue to a point where gums become red or swollen. Gums can actually begin to pull away from their natural location, too.
To fight back against this, it’s essential to remove that yucky bacterial buildup. We do this through ultrasonic scaling and root planing, and we can do it at your next visit. Just let us know that you’re ready to work on your gums.
Schedule Your Next Visit At Family First Dental
If you’re due for some dentistry, let’s talk about improving your periodontal health while you’re here. To find out more about reaching a stronger gumline, call Family First Dental in Overland Park, KS at 913-381-2600.