Gorgeous Smile, Healthy Gums and Teeth

By Michael E. King, DDS

Michael King DDS (Mira Dental Care)

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Gorgeous Smile, Healthy Gums and Teeth

Every person has dreams and goals they want to achieve and they vary a lot from person to person. Some goals are challenging, and some are simple and easy to achieve, but still seem out of reach for many.

A gorgeous smile is a dream to many people, and some might think it is difficult to achieve, but, in fact, it is a dream we all can achieve.

Many of us think that in order to have a beautiful smile we will have to spend a great deal of time, effort, and money. But, that isn't necessarily true.

A gorgeous smile starts from within oneself. People should start thinking about the foundation or the building blocks of their smiles, a gorgeous smile, and healthy gums and teeth.

Technology and advanced research have solved many of today's societal dental needs in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Replacing missing teeth, remaining cavity free, and whiter and straighter teeth are only part of the great tower of dentistry. The tower's foundation is oral hygiene; without it the whole tower will collapse and fall apart.

It is important to have a full understanding of the importance of oral hygiene; taking care of gums and the surrounding tissues are essential parts of oral health and a healthy, gorgeous smile. By neglecting oral hygiene, you can open the door for gum disease; serious infections that can destroy gum tissue and the supporting bone structure.

Gum disease is known as the silent killer of teeth; if left misdiagnosed or untreated, it will eventually lead to tooth loss.

Bad breath (halitosis), bleeding gums, plaque and tartar accumulation, and inflamed tissue are the first signs of gum disease. If untreated, the disease can progress to the underlying bone tissue which can lead to bone loss which causes loss of support and leads to tooth mobility.

Periodontal disease has a great deal of impact on a person. Having bleeding gums, bad breath, or stained teeth might influence a person's level of confidence. That will have a direct effect on the way a person might talk or smile.

Keeping up with home care is one of the simplest inexpensive ways of keeping a beautiful smile. Just by flossing and brushing daily, a person will maintain a healthier oral environment, furthermore a beautiful confident smile.

The American Academy of Dentistry has established guidelines for oral hygiene that will help in preventing oral diseases and complications. These recommendations are as follows

Brush your teeth twice a day with ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste.

Clean between teeth daily with floss or use an interdentally tooth cleaner.

Eat a balanced diet and limit in-between snacks.

Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.

These guidelines were established to help the American society in developing and maintaining healthy oral hygiene habits that will prevent oral diseases

A gorgeous smile is a dream that will be fulfilled by establishing its first element within yourself. Having disease free gums and teeth will help you to smile a gorgeous smile.