Regular teeth cleanings from your dentist in Berthoud, CO, can keep your smile healthy.
You probably already know that professional teeth cleanings protect the health of your smile. Did you also know regular professional teeth cleanings can protect the health of your body? It’s true! According to the Mayo Clinic, an unhealthy mouth can increase your risk of serious diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or having a stroke.
Dr. Carmen Beckwith of Berthoud Family Dentistry, in Berthoud, CO, offers a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth cleaning appointments, to keep your smile healthy.
When you have your teeth cleaned regularly, it helps to reduce plaque and bacteria levels. The harmful bacteria contained in plaque cause inflammation and infection. The inflammation and infection begin in your gums and can spread to the ligaments and fibers that keep your teeth in place. Then, the bacteria begin to infect the bone surrounding your teeth, and you have periodontal disease.
Your teeth become loose, and you can actually lose them. It’s no coincidence that periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss.
Regular professional teeth cleanings, regular dental examinations including x-rays, and a program of excellent oral hygiene combine to prevent periodontal disease.
To help prevent gum and periodontal disease you should:
- Visit your dentist every 6 to 12 months for a dental examination, including x-rays
- Visit your dental hygienist every 6 to 12 months for professional teeth cleaning
- Brush your teeth after meals and before you go to bed
- Floss your teeth every day
During your dental examination and teeth cleaning, your gums will be checked for bleeding and other signs you might have gum disease. X-rays provide an excellent way to determine if you have bone loss associated with periodontal disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist combine their expertise to develop a treatment plan to best ensure the health of your smile.
To find out more about the importance of regular teeth cleanings and how they can keep your smile healthy, call Dr. Beckwith of Berthoud Family Dentistry, in Berthoud, CO, at (970) 532-4477 now!