Do you have a problem with bad breath???

Bad breath is a symptom of gum disease.There are also other symptoms as well:

*    Bleeding Gums

*    Sensitive Teeth

*    Obvious plaque, tartar or calculus

*    Persistent bad breath

*    Swollen, red or tender gums

*    Spaces developing between your teeth

*    Receding gums

*    Loose or mobile teeth

In 2003 the World Health Organization published a comprehensive report on oral health showing that more than 80% of adults in the US have some form of gum disease. Unfortunately most of these people don't know it. These symptoms are part of your body's response to a bacterial infection in the gum tissue. Many people ignore the symptoms becausethey cannot see the infection, but they are serious. If you had an open, bleeding wound in your hand you would treat it. The infected wounds in your mouth should also be treated.

Treatment is important because gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss and because research has linked oral bacterial innfections to:

*    Type 2 Diabetes

*    Heart Disease

*    Blood Clots and Strokes

*    Respiratory Disease

*     Preterm and low birth weight babies

Treatment Options:

The most common way to treat oral bacterial is a professional cleaning procedure called scaling and root planing that physically removes oral biofilm. This treatment has a huge benefit. You will increase the chances of keeping your natural teeth.

If you are having chronic bad breath contact our office to schedule a consultation.