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Ways To Prevent Periodontal Diseases
Posted on 4/24/2023 by Aron Geelan, DMD
Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease. You can manage to prevent periodontal diseases no matter how common they are. Usually, poor dental hygiene is to blame. If you brush at least twice a day and floss every day at night, and by scheduling routine dental exams, your odds of successfully treating periodontitis and lowering your risk of developing it will increase. If you notice anything unusual with your gums, ensure you visit the dentist to find the appropriate solution. Continue reading to learn more about the ways to prevent periodontal diseases. Quit Using Tobacco The dentist will tell you what you may already know about oral health. To maintain great oral hygiene, you should quit using tobacco. Smoking or chewing tobacco increases tartar in the mouth, which puts stress on the gums and causes several other health problems. Quitting smoking can help prevent or even treat periodontal disease. Also, tobacco slows down the healing of the gums by fighting with... Read more...
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