4 Reasons Why You Should Get A Laser Periodontal Procedure

The health of your smile is critical to the success you may feel. If you are hiding your smile due to unhealthy gums, this could be preventing you from getting that promotion, or from meeting people. Our smile is the 1^st thing people look at when you interview for a new job.  Here are 6 reasons why you may want to consider Laser Periodontal Procedure.

1.     Improves overall gum health. A laser periodontal procedure gets below the gum line to remove bacteria. Removing bacteria can help your gums to be healthy, reduce redness, and decrease swelling. It also decreases the risk of losing a tooth due to gum recession.

2.     Laser periodontal therapy does not require extensive downtime for healing. You can be back to work within , many times, a day and some people are able to go back almost immediately. You may feel numb, but that wears off quickly.

3.     Periodontal disease can impact not only your gums but your other major organs in a negative way.

4.     Utilizing lasers instead of traditional methods decreases pain and other discomfort after the procedure.

For more information on Laser Periodontal Procedures contact Dr. Rice and her team today!

National Flossing Day

Did you miss National flossing day? Well don’t worry, your gums don’t mind when you make the commitment to them, just that you make the commitment to floss. Flossing may have once been seen as something extra you do to keep your smile healthy. Now days we know better. Periodontal disease can lead to heart and liver problems. If you are pregnant, research shows that you are more likely to be exposed to negative consequences of periodontal disease.

You and your gums are together for a lifetime treat them right. It is important to remove any food left over from meals. Flossing is the only way to take care of this. The longer food is stuck on your teeth the more likely it is that decay sets in. As food continues to be on the teeth, plaque and decay can move below the gum line, causing your gums to separate from your teeth.

Your gums are soft tissue that will soften and bleed when not taken care of. “There should never be a time.” says, Dr. Rice, “that your gums bleed when you are flossing.” If you are faced with bleeding, puffy or swollen gums you may want to schedule an appointment with your periodontist in order to get your gum health back on track.

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How Often Do You Floss?

A National survey found, more than a quarter of adults admit to lying to their dentist about how often they floss. (Perio.org). While flossing is one of the most important tasks you can do to ensure a healthy, white smile, many adults admit they don’t want to get caught by their dentist not taking care of their smile.  Flossing is recommended by periodontist Dr. Denine Rice, because, “It is the single most important activity for removing food between the teeth and ensuring periodontal disease doesn’t impact your gums.”

 

Brushing allows you to remove food from the tops of your teeth, but no matter how great your toothbrush is, the bristles do not reach down far enough and remove food from between the teeth.  Brushing is great for your teeth, flossing ensures your gums stay healthy.

Periodontist Dr. Denine Rice recommends, “Floss at least one time a day.” If you eat foods that are sticky, or high in carbohydrates, you might want to floss immediately after eating as these foods have a tendency to stay on your teeth longer, allowing unwanted bacteria to begin the process of decay. While saliva will rinse some foods from between your teeth, carbohydrates tend to stay stuck to your teeth until you brush and floss.

When Life Get’s Busy-Don’t Step Out Of Your Routine

It’s easy this time of year to let your busy schedule take you in different directions. The Holidays are over, but it doesn’t mean that life has stopped. However, now more than ever it is important to take care of your body. Yes, it’s 2015 and your New Year’s Resolution may have been broken a dozen times. But taking care of your body isn’t something that should take a backseat to your schedule. With each passing year, you are getting older and you only get one body to live in. "How healthy you are overall, impacts the health of your mouth,” says periodontist Dr. Denine Rice.

Our body is an interconnected set of systems that is impacted by how you treat it. If your gums are not taken care of, bacteria can float through the bloodstream and damage your liver, heart and other organs. Dr. Rice lets patients know, “Tt works both ways, if your body is run down, tired, and isn’t running at it’s best, it can negatively impact your gums and teeth.”

Brushing, flossing and eating healthy should be a part of your daily routine. It is as important as getting out of bed and getting ready for work. If you forget to floss in the morning or at night, don’t be afraid to write yourself a note on your bathroom mirror to remind yourself. Remember, it takes 21 days to make a habit. Day one should start today.