We know from statistics, verifiable with any dental professional, that about 3 out of every 4 people have some gum disease in their mouth right now.
I once read on the Mayo Clinic website that after age 65 about 95% of people will have this problem.
The 5 percent who do not might be dental professionals! I do not think anyone has studied or verified that but it is very possible, given that they are the experts.
This particular disease has probably been with human kind since the beginning of our species' existence.
It shows no signs of leaving us either.
We know that it is the number one cause of tooth loss for people today.
You might have thought it would be cavities or perhaps even accidents, but that is just not the case.
The problem is complicated by the fact that this is just not something that the majority of people even think about in their day to day lives.
Over time, the damage accumulates.
It can happen faster for some and slower for others.
Gums may recede, teeth may become loose and by the time you realize it, perhaps it is too late.
You go into the dentist and tell him your tooth is loose.
He wants to pull it and install an implant.
By the way, if you find yourself in this situation, look for a periodontist who is more interested in saving teeth than installing implants.
There is no perfect substitute for your own natural teeth.
What is interesting is that many times gum disease can really be stopped.
Many people, if they were armed with a little knowledge and the right tools, can truly do something about this problem.
Many can truly save their teeth and keep them for a lifetime.
Does it take a lot to make this happen? The amount of effort required may vary from person to person, but in general, it should not take too much more work than regular brushing and flossing requires of you now.
The real problem is knowledge.
First, how do you know if you have this problem or not? Chances are fairly high that you do have it to some degree or another.
Remember the 75% statistic? Next, you must have a way to measure this problem.
That part is actually quite simple, you just ask your hygienist to tell you what your pocket depths are.
You want to keep them to 3mm and below.
That is your measure and gauge.
If what you do at home has been working, then you will be able to tell by the change in those pocket depths.
In any case, the reason why you want to focus on your dental health right now is to be able to keep your teeth for a lifetime, avoid very expensive dental bills and copays, avoid the pain of advanced dental treatments as well as the inconvenience of artificial appliances in your mouth.
For those reason and more, you are going to want to learn as much as possible, starting now, about how to maximize your chances of keeping your teeth and gums healthy for the rest of your life!
I once read on the Mayo Clinic website that after age 65 about 95% of people will have this problem.
The 5 percent who do not might be dental professionals! I do not think anyone has studied or verified that but it is very possible, given that they are the experts.
This particular disease has probably been with human kind since the beginning of our species' existence.
It shows no signs of leaving us either.
We know that it is the number one cause of tooth loss for people today.
You might have thought it would be cavities or perhaps even accidents, but that is just not the case.
The problem is complicated by the fact that this is just not something that the majority of people even think about in their day to day lives.
Over time, the damage accumulates.
It can happen faster for some and slower for others.
Gums may recede, teeth may become loose and by the time you realize it, perhaps it is too late.
You go into the dentist and tell him your tooth is loose.
He wants to pull it and install an implant.
By the way, if you find yourself in this situation, look for a periodontist who is more interested in saving teeth than installing implants.
There is no perfect substitute for your own natural teeth.
What is interesting is that many times gum disease can really be stopped.
Many people, if they were armed with a little knowledge and the right tools, can truly do something about this problem.
Many can truly save their teeth and keep them for a lifetime.
Does it take a lot to make this happen? The amount of effort required may vary from person to person, but in general, it should not take too much more work than regular brushing and flossing requires of you now.
The real problem is knowledge.
First, how do you know if you have this problem or not? Chances are fairly high that you do have it to some degree or another.
Remember the 75% statistic? Next, you must have a way to measure this problem.
That part is actually quite simple, you just ask your hygienist to tell you what your pocket depths are.
You want to keep them to 3mm and below.
That is your measure and gauge.
If what you do at home has been working, then you will be able to tell by the change in those pocket depths.
In any case, the reason why you want to focus on your dental health right now is to be able to keep your teeth for a lifetime, avoid very expensive dental bills and copays, avoid the pain of advanced dental treatments as well as the inconvenience of artificial appliances in your mouth.
For those reason and more, you are going to want to learn as much as possible, starting now, about how to maximize your chances of keeping your teeth and gums healthy for the rest of your life!
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