Preventing Gum Disease At The Reno Dentist

This message from The Reno Dentist in Reno NV is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it.

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a pocket. This creates new space for plaque for grow. In advanced stages of gum disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

So what can you do to prevent this from happening? The answer is two-fold:

• First, brush and floss your teeth daily. Twice a day is best.
• Get regular cleanings and check-ups.

At The Reno Dentist in Reno NV, we have treated gum disease in patients from Spanish Springs, Virginia City, and Carson City. People also come to us for complete general and family dentistry, and all their dental care needs. Call for an appointment today!

Contact The Reno Dentist:

775-323-0700

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno, Nevada
89503