Periodontics: What The Most Comprehensive Preventative Dentistry Plan May Lack

If your dental care doesn't include regular visits to a periodontist, you may pay the price. In teeth. Night terrors about losing teeth have been linked to anxiety, so imagine living a nightmare that's the manifestation of emotional agitation.

But don't worry, get in touch with a certified periodontist in Germantown, MD, to give your teeth a fighting chance.

What's  A Periodontist and How Can They Help You?

The distinction between a periodontist and a dentist is that while both study dentistry, the former has additional qualifications to perform treatments and evaluations that even the best dentist may not have.

 

 

Oral Health Beyond Teeth

Periodontal maintenance focuses on the oral structures that support the teeth. Gum diseases can sneak up on you, causing the bones in your gums to break down, teeth to come loose, and infections left behind.

Even The Best Hygiene Regimens May Fail You

You use floss, mouthwash, the best toothpaste that money can buy, and a tongue cleaner. Your good oral habits are enviable, so why should you have to go the extra mile? Unfortunately, it's not an extra mile. Pregnancy, diabetes, medication, and genetics are all factors that could put you at risk of gum disease.

The Greater Risk

47.2% of individuals over thirty suffer from chronic periodontitis, making it necessary to undergo prolonged treatment. This impacts their quality of life and puts them at constant risk of bacteria spreading to the bloodstream and traveling to the organs, including the uterus, potentially infecting a fetus in vitro. You are also made vulnerable to endocarditis, a heart condition that can lead to death.

What About Children?

The need for young people to receive periodontal attention is just as great as it is for adults. Especially, but not only, if they suffer from any diseases that overwhelm their immune system.

Surveillance Is The Way To Go

You may have been able to hack your way into raising kids with good oral habits, but that isn't enough. As with adults, a plethora of reasons contribute to the development of a disease, but since children may not be aware of symptoms, your best hope is to catch it early. To do this, find a family dentistry clinic that offers all types of dental care.

The Inconvenient Tooth

Unfortunately, this part of dental care isn't something anyone can manage on their own. It is much better to be vigilant than to need an emergency dentist, only to find that the problem has already become chronic.

Contact Advanced Dental Germantown, where your safety is prioritized, today to set up an appointment with Dr. Sang-Hoon Park, a periodontist qualified to provide cosmetic and family dentistry, professional teeth whitening, and emergency denture care in Germantown. Call (301) 353-8890 for more information.