Prevention

Prevention is absolutely key in maintaining a healthy mouth!

The vast majority of dental pathologies are preventable. Most dental problems including dental decay and gum disease start out small and if not addressed will slowly progress into bigger problems. The more advanced these problems become, the more complicated it will be to treat them. It is a cascade of events that will eventually lead to tooth loss and compromised function. Once some irreversible damage has occurred there is no going back. This is exactly why prevention is so very important.

The good news is that a large part of prevention is actually a very simple regimen of home care and hygiene. Things like brushing regularly, flossing regularly and smarter diet considerations when adopted early on are guaranteed to ensure a lifetime of oral health.. The most common pathologies of the mouth are caused by plaque and certain oral bacteria. In other words if plaque and bacteria are not cleaned from surfaces of teeth eventually they will cause tooth and gum breakdown. I've been in private practice for over twenty years and it is completely amazing to me how such simple practices can prevent such debilitating and life changing damage. The general public can have a hard time accepting responsibility for their dental woes. I have heard often how people tend to blame their oral problems on everything but themselves. Where in actuality it was their own negligence that got them in hot water. Unfortunately many people don't realize the importance of prevention until it is partially too late.

For those who have had some issues already, it is not too late to change your ways. No matter how bad things have gotten, one can still take control and create a better future!