There's more to straight teeth than a beautiful smile. Proper alignment offers plenty of health benefits, too. Here's why it's worth having your teeth straightened.
We all have bad breath once in a while. Especially after eating something that’s known to cause it. If bad breath, also called halitosis, is persistent and doesn’t go away with good oral hygiene, it may be from gum disease.
Chronic bad breath can be an early warning sign of periodontal disease, a gum disease that can damage your gum tissue and, if not treated, cause tooth loss.
Bad breath can occur from eating smelly foods or poor dental hygiene. Conditions like periodontal disease cause halitosis as well because of bacterial growth.
Periodontal disease is a late stage of gum disease that can break down your teeth’s supporting bones and connective tissue. It occurs when dental plaque that contains bacteria forms on your teeth and moves to your gums.
As the bacteria multiply, gum inflammation occurs and causes gingivitis. Although gingivitis doesn’t cause any severe or permanent damage, it can progress to periodontal disease without treatment.
Untreated gingivitis can form pockets in between your teeth. The pockets can fill up with bacteria and get infected.
In order to fight the bacterial infection, your immune system releases enzymes. These enzymes release a toxin as they’re fighting off the infection, and it destroys gum tissue and bone.
When the bones and tissue around your teeth break down, they lose their anchor. This can end in permanent tooth loss.
It’s common for periodontal disease to go unnoticed; the symptoms can be quite mild and give no warning signs. Common symptoms include:
Some symptoms, like pocket depth, can only be noticed during an exam at Advanced Dental Care. So it’s important to look for other signs, like bleeding or irritation in your gums.
Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Though dietary and lifestyle choices play a role in its development, your family history can increase your risk.
Visiting Advanced Dental Care for regular checkups can help us catch periodontal disease early. Early intervention helps us develop a better treatment plan for you and prevent permanent damage.
To learn more about our treatment methods for periodontal disease, schedule an appointment at our office in Austin, Texas, using our online booking tool.
You Might Also Enjoy...
There's more to straight teeth than a beautiful smile. Proper alignment offers plenty of health benefits, too. Here's why it's worth having your teeth straightened.
Your smile reflects your delight, but it also may reveal your age — and not in a flattering way. Tooth stains and discoloration are side effects of getting older, but there are quick, comfortable, and safe ways to erase these smile inhibitors.
Your smile can be one of your biggest assets. It can convey friendliness, put people at ease, and inspire trust. If you aren’t confident about flashing your smile, you may be interested in a smile makeover.
Whether you’re grinding your teeth during the day or at night while you sleep, you may be causing more problems than you think. Teeth grinding can lead to serious problems with your teeth and jaw if left untreated.
The Solea® dental laser allows for precise, gentle, and virtually painless care. The targeted light energy can shape and remove tissue, as needed, making treatments such as fillings a breeze.
If you’re embarrassed about the state of your teeth, you’re depriving the world of your much-needed smile. But you don’t need months or years to transform your smile from self-conscious to spectacular. All you need are dental veneers.