Formally called periodontal disease, it attacks the tissue that support your teeth. In its milder form it is called gingivitis. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, three of every four adults in the United States have some stage of gum disease.
The Good News
As foreboding as this may sound, the news isn’t all bad. Gum disease is completely preventable with regular brushing and flossing, and regular dental checkups.
Gum disease is caused by plaque, that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Plaque is loaded with the bacteria that causes gum disease. Daily brushing and flossing removes most of it. The plaque in hard-to-reach places hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a professional cleaning. That’s what makes regular checkups so important.
At Flawless Smile Dentistry in Claremore and Broken Arrow we can treat gum disease. We see people throughout Foyil, Chouteau, and Tulsa, who also to come our practice for general and family dentistry. Please call our office to schedule a cleaning and checkup today!
Contact Flawless Smile Dentistry:
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
Claremore:
1502 W Blue Starr Dr
Claremore, OK 74017
918-342-4444
Broken Arrow:
2319 North 9th Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-957-7777
