Preventing Gum Disease

You may think that gum disease will never be a problem for you. After all, you brush and floss regularly and you take good care of your teeth. Unfortunately, even though all of this is true, it is still possible for you to suffer from gum disease. Our dentist in Westlake can help you understand the risks of gum disease and how to prevent them.

It is true that lack of oral hygiene can hasten the damages caused by gum disease. However, even people who carefully brush and floss can still have plaque buildup between the teeth and gums, and this is all that is necessary to start the process of gum disease. If you have noticed any redness or bleeding from your gums, even if it stopped immediately, you should see our Westlake cosmetic dentist right away. Incipient gum disease is easily treated; as it progresses, however, the treatments become more costly, more invasive, and more time-consuming.

If you have already lost teeth due to gum disease, dental implants may help you recover your smile and your self-confidence. No one will ever know they are not your real teeth; implants can be matched to any color, size, or configuration of your natural teeth, and can even help improve your appearance.

Whether you need routine dental care, restorations for broken, damaged, or lost teeth, or advice on how to deal with gum disease, see our dentist soon. Our friendly staff will be glad to make you an appointment.

Source: Dr. Philip Shindler, Westlake Village Dentist
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