Our doctors at Southern Cross Dental have a request. Run your tongue over your teeth right now. Do they feel squeaky clean or do they feel fuzzy? If you feel a layer of build-up on your tooth enamel, this is the plaque and it should be removed on a daily basis. If plaque isn’t adequately removed through preventive oral hygiene practices, the bacteria will linger and eventually lead to periodontal disease and oral systemic conditions.
If you neglect your teeth, plaque will begin to build-up on the teeth. If you don’t remove plaque within 48 hours, it will harden into tartar, which only our doctors will be able to remove. If your gums are sensitive and bleeding, this means that tartar has already made its way below the gum line. Because periodontal disease can be detrimental to your overall health, treatment of this condition can reduce inflammation in the body as well as the gums.
If you have questions or concerns regarding dental health, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.scdsmile.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Southern Cross Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, call 719-471-1717.
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