Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can protect them for years to come. When your teeth and mouth are healthy, you can easily speak, laugh, and enjoy the foods you need for good nutrition. You’ll also have a beautiful smile to share with others!
Taking care of your teeth prevents tooth decay and gum disease. Regular brushing and flossing removes plaque from your teeth. Plaque is a colourless, sticky film composed of bacteria and their by-products, proteins, and food. The bacteria in plaque produces acids that can attack and weaken tooth enamel (the hard outer layer of your teeth), causing it to decay, creating holes called cavities.
When plaque stays on your teeth too long, it can also form a hard buildup called tartar, which feels like cement or stones on your teeth. The tartar in turn acts as scaffolding, attracting more plaque. Plaque bacteria also produce toxins that cause gum inflammation, leading to gum disease. The most common gum disease is known as gingivitis. Gingivitis is a condition that arises when plaque stays on the teeth for at least a few days. Toxins from the plaque bacteria causes the gums to become inflamed, making it red, swollen, and sore, and causing them to bleed more easily. Over time, gingivitis can progress into periodontitis, involving loss of bone that support your teeth. Gingivitis is reversible, but periodontitis is not: once you lose bone, you cannot grow it back. When you lose supporting bone, teeth start becoming wiggly and loose, leading to tooth loss.
Prevention is the best way to keep your smile healthy!
Taking care of your teeth prevents tooth decay and gum disease. Regular brushing and flossing removes plaque from your teeth. Plaque is a colourless, sticky film composed of bacteria and their by-products, proteins, and food. The bacteria in plaque produces acids that can attack and weaken tooth enamel (the hard outer layer of your teeth), causing it to decay, creating holes called cavities.
When plaque stays on your teeth too long, it can also form a hard buildup called tartar, which feels like cement or stones on your teeth. The tartar in turn acts as scaffolding, attracting more plaque. Plaque bacteria also produce toxins that cause gum inflammation, leading to gum disease. The most common gum disease is known as gingivitis. Gingivitis is a condition that arises when plaque stays on the teeth for at least a few days. Toxins from the plaque bacteria causes the gums to become inflamed, making it red, swollen, and sore, and causing them to bleed more easily. Over time, gingivitis can progress into periodontitis, involving loss of bone that support your teeth. Gingivitis is reversible, but periodontitis is not: once you lose bone, you cannot grow it back. When you lose supporting bone, teeth start becoming wiggly and loose, leading to tooth loss.
Prevention is the best way to keep your smile healthy!
TIPSYou can take charge of your teeth by developing a routine that involves these steps:
1. Brushing and Flossing 2. Regular Visits to Our Office 3. Some Tips for Common Dental Emergencies |
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Dr. Lin and our dental team regularly attend seminars and conferences on the latest dental technologies. Some of our in-office technologies that we use to provide you the best service:
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