Working with Your Dentists in Centerville, OH, Can Prevent Gum Disease

There is no better time than now to make a change in your oral health. It’s up to you! Be confident in your smile, no matter where life takes you. Dr. Cobb would like to help you fight a harmful invader – gum disease. It can wear you down and keep you from doing things that are important to you. You may have thought cavities were the only thing you might hear your dentist say you have while on a yearly visit, but gum disease can attack anyone, and you may not know you have it. We can help.

There are numerous things you can do to help prevent gum disease. We will teach you how to properly brush, floss, and rinse to create a daily routine you’ll enforce on your own to help give your teeth and gums a fighting chance. Determining if you have gum disease as early as possible will be beneficial for your oral health.

There are numerous bacteria going in and coming out of our mouth, and we feel it is a wise decision to learn to take proper charge of your oral health. By learning the skills to prevent gum disease, you will be adding years to your life. This disease may even cause other parts of our bodies to be in jeopardy. Heart disease, strokes, and even diabetes are conditions that may be linked to gum disease.

Working on preventing gum disease includes your knowledge of the disease itself. The earliest stage of gum disease is gingivitis, which causes red and inflamed gums. It can usually be reversed with proper care. When gingivitis goes unnoticed or untreated, periodontitis may develop, which is the more severe form of gum disease. In the advanced stages, periodontitis can result in the loss of gum tissue, bone, and teeth. We care about your oral health as much as you do.

We invite you to make an appointment at Dr. Cobb’s office in Centerville, Ohio. We will listen to your needs and questions and address your dental concerns.