Why do you need regular dental checkups?

Loss of teeth, and use of dentures are considered very much a part of the process of time taking its toll of all our faculties. However, it need not be this way, if we take a few simple steps to prevent possible deterioration in vulnerable areas.

Teeth are one of the most vulnerable body-parts at any stage of life.

According to statistical reports, between 75% - 95% of all Americans have a quiet, insidious disease called "periodontal disease." This disease, apparently, can not only destroy your teeth, gums and the nerves that serve them, but also has the potential to mysteriously bring on heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illness, osteoporosis, pre-term or low birth weight delivery, and stroke.

The causes of periodontal disease are microbes passed from one to another. The microbes are "anaerobic" for the most part - they thrive in the absence of oxygen - so when they find their way into an area of the tooth or gum that is being skipped over by the brush or floss - they take up residence, feed and multiply.

The waste produced from their feeding is acidic, and that acidic by-product goes to work quietly inside your mouth, destroying your teeth, gums and the connective tissue which holds it all together. Loose teeth, cavities, bleeding or pain from abscesses are evidences of this.

It is imperative to include regular visits to the dentist as part of your lifestyle. However, to makesure that your teeth are cared for between visits use a natural teeth cleaner, which will impress your dentist.