Dental Health – Gingivitis

By Arthur Kezian

Would you agree that being preventive is a good thing? If so, you would also agree that keeping up with your dental visits is good seeing as how it could be a preventive approach. By keeping up with your dental visits, you are also keeping up with your dental health. When dental health is mentioned many people refer to the health of your teeth. But, you can’t forget that your gums are also apart of your overall dental health. After the age of thirty, it gets even more important to take care of your gums. If your gums are not taken care of properly or routinely, you can develop gingivitis.

      Gingivitis - What is It?

Gingivitis is a form of gum disease but in its early stage. If you or your dentist notice inflammation of your gum tissues all around your teeth, that is a sign of gingivitis. Another sign to look out for is bleeding gums. Gingivitis can be painless, which may be a good thing on one hand, but on the other, it is bad. If there is no pain, then you probably won't be aware of the issue unless you always pay attention to your gums.

If gingivitis is left untreated, it can progress to periodontal disease which is also known as periodontitis. This disease can be very problematic and can result in bone loss as well as tooth loss in adults.

One of the leading causes for gingivitis is collected plaque on the surfaces of teeth. Plaque is basically bacteria that build up on your teeth if they are not taken care of properly (brushed every day). This plaque can slowly start to damage your gums and teeth. It is important to maintain your oral health and try to prevent gingivitis.

      Gingivitis - How to Prevent It

Home care is very important when it comes to your teeth and gums. To prevent gingivitis, you should brush twice a day to make sure you remove the plaque off your teeth and not let it build up. Dentists also recommend using toothpastes with fluoride because they contain certain components that attack the acid in plaque. Use mouthwash regularly to help kill bacteria and always floss!
Apart from home care it is important to keep up with your dental check-ups and cleanings. Your teeth and gums should be cleaned at least once every six months to make sure tartar is removed. A toothbrush can only clean so much. You need to visit a dentist for a more thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums.

Regular visits to your dentist are very important if you want to be preventive. Your dentist can help you keep your dental health in good condition. As long as you put effort into your home care and have your dentist helping you alongside, then you should not be worried about gingivitis. Take control of your health, keep it at a good level, and most importantly, maintain it!
 

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com



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Tips for Finding a Good Dentist

Dental health is an important part of life considering that the teeth and the mouth in general are the very first features that are noticed when a person begins to speak or even laughs. It is not difficult to keep your mouth looking, smelling and even feeling great since all you have to do is make regular visits to a good dentist.

Los Angeles has an abundance of dental clinics and offices with some of the best dentists in the area. The dentists here specialize in all kinds of procedures pertaining to dental health and will make your mouth look great if you have an accident regardless of the extent of damage. The increasing number of dental clinics and services has gotten people confused when it comes to choosing a good dentist in Los Angeles. However, this can be accomplished by taking some factors into consideration.

When looking for a good dentist, it is important to check on the reputation and experience of the dentist. This determines to a great degree the success of whatever procedure you need to have done and it also allows you to relax by knowing that nothing will go wrong as you have your procedure done. The dentist you choose should also be trained and certified by the appropriate organization.

Another way of finding a good dentist is by going through the many services that he or she has to offer when it comes to dental health. This will help you in gauging how likely you are to get the kind of help that you require depending on your problem. A good dentist should be in a position to offer all kinds of services relating to the mouth and teeth as well as have the proper training and knowledge on how to perform the procedure.

The proximity of the dental office to your location is also a factor that should be considered. There are instances which require emergency treatment and if the dentist is too far away, you could miss the opportunity to have your problem fixed. However, this should not compromise the quality of the services as there are things that can be done to stabilize the situation before you get to the dentist.

The service fees should also be considered as they differ from one dentist to another. However, it should be noted that the fee may vary depending on the kind of service you want to get.

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Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

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