How Periodontal Disease Impacts Your Perfect Smile

  

            An unhealthy smile can negatively impact you in multiple ways. It may take a while for the abuse of not brushing, flossing or visiting the dentist to catch up, but eventually it will and the effects to your smile can be damaging and costly. "Here are 3 negative factors to consider," says Periodontist Dr. Denine Rice. 

1. Crimson gum tissue is not healthy and attracts too much attention

a. When you smile or have your photo taken, crimson gums can attract the negative attention you are not looking for. The red color is indicative of infection and will immediately draw someone’s eye when you are communicating with them. This will detract from what you are saying - definitely a negative when talking to a business associate or client. 

 2. The disease loosens teeth

a. Your gums should be a tight pocket your teeth should fit into. Dr. Rice states, "once you have too much build-up, the gums begin to recede and pull away from the teeth." This leaves teeth loose and could lead to them falling out. 

3. Eventually, you will lose teeth. 

a. Teeth can only stay in a place for so long if they do not have the foundation needed - bone. The more bacteria that build up, the bigger the infection becomes, and you are more likely to have your gums receding even further and suffer from bone loss. This may cause you to have permanent teeth fall out. 

Periodontal disease can be stopped by non-surgical treatment early on, or laser treatment if it is severe. Ask Dr. Denine Rice and her team today for options.