What is gingivitis..

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum tissues surrounding the teeth, and is an early stage of gum disease. If left untreated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, which can be a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Gingivitis can sometimes be painless and, therefore, people may be unaware they have it. Come visit our dental office for an assessment to learn more about gingivitis and good oral hygiene.

What Causes Gingivitis

One of the primary factors contributing to gingivitis is plaque buildup, a sticky colorless deposit of bacteria that regularly forms on teeth. These bacteria build up and can create byproducts that can damage the gums.

While gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of gum disease, it may lead to more serious, destructive forms if left untreated.







       

The importance of dental sealants

                              SEALANTS
  Sealants are a very common dental treatment recommended for children to protect the areas of the teeth that are the most vulnerable.  They help prevent tooth decay in the newly erupted premolars and molars that will stay with your child for their lifetime.  Sealants are placed in the deep grooves and pits of the teeth where plaque can hide. Most children, no matter how well they brush, are unable to reach and clean these areas properly.  The sealant acts as a barrier and seals out food and bacteria. This helps prevent cavities!  Your dentist and dental hygienist will inform you of when your child’s adult teeth are ready for sealants.

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Gingival Plaque

To prevent cavities, you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth. The best way to do this is by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps to keep them healthy and prevent gum disease. Brushing and flossing are the most important things that you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

About 1 person in 10 has a tendency to accumulate tartar quickly. Tartar is plaque in a hardened form that is more damaging and difficult to remove. Using anti-tartar toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well as spending extra time brushing the teeth near the salivary glands (the inside of the lower front teeth and the outside of the upper back teeth) may slow the development of new tartar.

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1. Nuts

2. Whole grain bread with nut butter. Peanut, tahini or almond.

3. Apples with Peanut Butter

4. Olives

5.Edamame

6.Vegetables

7. Hummus

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9. Dried Fruit

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12.Ricotta cheese

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What A Parent Really Needs To Know To Prevent Cavities For Their Children...

A few years ago there was a movie by the late Gilda Radner from Saturday Night Live. One segment was about how we learn so much in school that we do not really remember very much at all and how school should concentrate on teaching us the �stuff� that really matters so that after we graduate we have some useful knowledge. Of course it was a spoof, but the audience laughed because there really was some truth in it. Think about all the courses you took in school and how much you really remember or use very often. That seems like an interesting subject for this section about education.
So what do parents who want to help their kids avoid cavities and save time and money in the process, really need to know and do?
In other words, lots of things are really helpful and good to do, like brushing after meals. But most kids do brush after at least some meals and still get cavities, so that is obviously not it. How about not eating sugar for desert? Another good idea, but many parents are pretty good about avoiding deserts, and still their kids get cavities. So that is not it either. How about going for check ups at the dentist? Most kids do go to the dentist for check ups, and that still does not stop decay for many kids. So that is not it either. What is it that will help?
Well, like we used to have the 3 R�s in school, Reading, R�iting and R�ithmatic, there are the 4 F�s in dentistry. Flossing, Food, Fluoride and Frequency (of dental check ups.)