{"id":64,"date":"2016-11-11T10:03:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T10:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2017-09-19T21:23:29","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T21:23:29","slug":"adults-gum-disease-periodontist-boston-knows-prevent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/adults-gum-disease-periodontist-boston-knows-prevent\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Adults Have Gum Disease. Periodontist in Boston Knows How to Prevent It."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-65\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/floss-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"periodontist in boston providing gum disease therapy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/floss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/floss-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/floss.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It makes sense that your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/dr-alexander-schrott.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Schrott<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your periodontist in Boston, knows there is a strong connection between your gums and your overall wellbeing. Your periodontal (gum) health can affect or be affected by what\u2019s going on in the rest of your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, did you know that pregnant mothers with advanced levels of gum disease are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perio.org\/consumer\/AAP_EFP_Pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more likely<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to experience premature birth or low birthweight? And periodontitis (another word for gum disease) seriously affects your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.perio.org\/consumer\/gum-disease-and-heart-disease\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the health conditions that are linked to gum disease include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy complications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there is good news. It\u2019s easy to prevent gum disease &#8212; it just takes a little effort on your part. Improving your dental hygiene is an important step in promoting healthy teeth and gums. That means brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day (or even after each meal), and flossing daily. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting your dentist regularly is another crucial aspect of preventing gum disease. Undergoing a checkup and cleaning every six months allows us to clean off the plaque and tartar that causes the condition. And with regular appointments, we can also catch and treat any infection as soon as it develops. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use of any kind is closely linked to gum disease &#8212; whether it\u2019s cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. Want to keep your gums healthy and prevent tooth loss, bad breath, and the associated health risks of infected gums? Kick the habit. Talk to your doctor or dentist if you are ready to quit but are unsure how to go about it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontal Therapy for Gum Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you suspect you have gum disease? If you have red, bleeding, tender gums and persistent bad breath, it\u2019s a good idea to schedule an appointment for a periodontal exam. Dr. Schrott will measure the depth of the pockets between your teeth and gums. Deep pockets indicate the presence of infection and the need for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Dr. Schrott determines that you are exhibiting the signs of gum disease in your checkup, he will recommend a treatment plan. In its beginning stages, gum disease can be reversed with improved oral hygiene and a few extra visits to the dentist. Brush more effectively, floss better, visit your dentist regularly, and you will likely notice improvement in a short period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once gum disease has progressed past its beginning stages, a deep cleaning will be necessary. Also known as scaling and root planing, the treatment involves reaching below the gum line to remove tartar and bacteria buildup from the tooth\u2019s root. Scaling and root planing may be combined with antibiotic therapy and carried out over several appointments. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an Appointment for Better Gum Health<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you suspect you are suffering from gum disease? Or maybe it\u2019s just been awhile since your last visit to the dentist. Either way, don\u2019t wait to schedule an appointment. Gum disease caught in its earliest stages is usually easy to reverse. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Kraft &amp; Schrott Dental Associates today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It makes sense that your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Dr. Schrott, your periodontist in Boston, knows there is a strong connection between your gums and your overall wellbeing. 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