Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
THINK AHEAD...
Educating patients on the link between oral and overall health can help save lives. The American Dental Association reports that some degree of gum disease affects 75% of adults over the age of thirty five and older. The cause for concern is more than three hundred species of bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria's left unaddressed can form colonies between the tooth and gum, leading to gingivitis, an inflamation of the gum and tissues. Gingivitis can develop into periodontitis, a chronic, low grade infection where the infected gums pull away from the teeth and form a growing pocket that allows the infection to spread. If remained unchecked, bacteria can eventually eat away the bone beneath the gums, loosening teeth and threatening tooth loss. Here at Dr. Thomas O'Neils office in Tamarac,every new patient recieves an extensive comprehensive examination which includes bone level measurements. Each patient recieves the best available treatment based on their individual needs.
By:
Brandee and Chelsi
By:
Brandee and Chelsi
posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 11:22 AM
7707 N. University Dr., Suite 201
Tamarac, FL 33321
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