Why are healthy gums and bones important?
Your gums are the foundation for a healthy, beautiful smile. Without healthy gums and bone, beautiful teeth become an after-thought. By establishing healthy gums as a first step to complete oral health, we help ensure longer lasting restorations. Proper care of periodontal problems is how we begin dental treatments with our new patients. It is surprising to many, but more people lose teeth from periodontal disease than cavities. We want your restorative treatments to be the best they can be, and healthy gums and bone are critical in achieving this lasting result. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease have been linked to serious health problems such as heart diseases, poor circulation, strokes, premature and low birth-weight babies, Alzheimer’s and even some forms of cancer. When we treat periodontal disease, our concern is for your overall health, not just your teeth.
