{"id":201,"date":"2018-04-24T01:17:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T01:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2018-04-24T01:17:55","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T01:17:55","slug":"periodontal-therapy-odessa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/periodontal-therapy-odessa\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow These Tips and Periodontal Therapy in Odessa May Be Unnecessary"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Periodontal, or gum, disease is a bacterial infection that begins when plaque calcifies and turns to tartar. This hard substance builds up between gums and teeth. If not removed with periodontal therapy in Odessa, the bacteria-filled tartar irritates gum tissue, causing inflammation and bleeding. As gum disease progresses, there may be bone deterioration and tooth loss. In addition, gum disease<\/a> has been connected to systemic illnesses including diabetes, stroke and heart disease.<\/p>\n

All of this, however, can be avoided with consistent proper gum care and oral hygiene. Read on to learn what you can do to have healthy gums.<\/p>\n

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Brush, Floss and Swish<\/h2>\n

Leading the fight against periodontal disease is your daily oral hygiene care. At a minimum, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. If you can, brush after having a meal. Brushing removes food particles and plaque from teeth surfaces.<\/p>\n

Floss, on the other hand, removes these from between your teeth and along the gum line. It doesn\u2019t matter when you find the time to floss\u2014morning, noon or night. Just be sure to take the time at least once every day. Finally, swishing with an alcohol-free rinse freshens your mouth without over-drying.<\/p>\n

Stop Smoking<\/h2>\n

If you smoke, stop. If you don\u2019t smoke, don\u2019t start. We say this not only for the sake of your general health, but also because smoking decreases circulation, which is essential to keeping gums healthy. In addition, smoking contributes to the development and advance of periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

Eat Well<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve no doubt heard the saying, \u201cYou are what you eat.\u201d Well, what you eat also has a lot to do with keeping your gums healthy. You need a diet with plenty of vitamins and minerals to keep your gums strong so they can support your teeth and ward off disease. Therefore, avoid sweet treats with lots of sugar, because the bacteria that lead to gum disease thrive on sugar.<\/p>\n

Chew Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n

When you can\u2019t brush, chewing sugar-free gum stimulates saliva production that will help wash away the leftover food that bacteria might otherwise ingest. Gum with Xylitol is especially good because it allows good bacteria to outnumber the bad.<\/p>\n

See Your Dentist in Odessa<\/h2>\n

Be sure to schedule dental checkups every six months. At these visits, your teeth are cleaned and bits of tartar are removed before gum disease can set in. Never assume that because your gums don\u2019t look swollen and aren\u2019t bleeding that you\u2019re safe from the bacteria that can lead to trouble. If you\u2019re due for a dental cleaning and exam, call our office today.<\/p>\n

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Meet the Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Steve W. Cobb is a family and cosmetic dentist. He and his staff offer a wide range of general, restorative and cosmetic treatments for patients throughout West Texas.\u00a0Call the office today<\/a>\u00a0to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Periodontal, or gum, disease is a bacterial infection that begins when plaque calcifies and turns to tartar. This hard substance builds up between gums and teeth. If not removed with periodontal therapy in Odessa, the bacteria-filled tartar irritates gum tissue, causing inflammation and bleeding. 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