When it comes to taking care of your oral health, preserving your gums and protecting your teeth is vital. These tissues provide a connective seal between your teeth and jawbone to secure your smile in place and protect the bone from bacterial threats. When your gum health diminishes, you can eventually lose teeth as they no longer remain stable. When an infection of the gums reaches your bone, it becomes permanent and must be treated for the rest of your life to protect your smile. By alerting your dentist to the first signs of gum problems, you may detect it in its first stage and lead to a reversal of damage.
At your Moreno Valley, CA dental practice, we service all aspects of your smile, including the health of your gums. At each of your dental checkups, we inspect the health of these tissues to see that they are free from disease. By regularly cleaning your teeth, we remove plaque deposits that can cause an infection. If we do detect a problem at these meetings, we will provide instructions on caring for your disease and reversing it when possible.
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