Szabo Family Dentistry

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Prevention and Treatment
The first line of defense is prevention. This includes a good oral hygiene routine at home. Brushing twice a day and cleaning between teeth once a day with floss or an interdental cleaner helps prevent plaque from accumulating. The dental office staff may provide instructions on additional methods or oral hygiene products to use at home.
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are important in preventing periodontal diseases. If these measures are not taken, the likelihood of disease increases. In some cases, even with these measures, a certain percentage of patients experience some form of periodontal disease that must be treated.
When your dentist diagnoses periodontal disease, one of the treatments is scaling and root planning. Depending on the extent of the disease, your dentist may recommend that one or more sections (quadrants) of the mouth be treated. Treatment may require one or more visits.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a condition in which bacteria attack the tissues that surround and support teeth. Simply put, it is an infection that can result in tooth loss if not treated. Because it is often painless, you may not me aware that you have a problem until your gums and bone are seriously affected. The good news is that periodontal diseases often can be treated in the early stages with a treatment called scaling and root planning.

What you eat and how often you eat can affect your teeth

Your body is like a complex machine that needs daily attention if you want it to run well. The foods you choose as fuel and how often you fill up may affect the health of your entire body, including teeth and gums. Without a balanced diet, your body cannot function efficiently and health problems including obesity, nutrient deficiencies and dental caries (cavities) can result.

2424 East Fifth Street
(Two blocks south of the railroad tracks off Capital)
Mishawaka, IN 46544(574) 259-1464