How to Prevent Gum Disease

Why People Get Gum Disease And What
You Can Do Top Prevent It

Gum disease is the most prevalent infection affecting the human race. In addition to damaging the jaw bone and causing the loss of teeth, medical scientists have conclusively proven that gum disease is more than "just a dental problem". Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection in the body. A link has been proven between the bacteria and plaque in gum disease and other diseases such as heart attacks and premature births,  under-weight babies and spontaneous abortion in pregnant woman.

Gum disease is caused by bacteria build-up between the teeth and under the gum line As long as you have teeth, you need to control bacterial accumulation.

To do this:

1. Follow our instructions for effective, daily, home, plaque
   removal including brushing, flossing, oral irrigation, etc.
    
2. Maintain your general health and resistance by good
   nutrition, adequate rest and regular exercise.
    
3. Have regular and consistent dental cleanings and
   examinations. People with a tendency to gum disease, based on
   below average resistance and above average concentrations of
   bacteria, need to be seen four times a year to get the same
   results as more resistant patients get from twice a year
   cleanings and maintenance visits.

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