{"id":221,"date":"2024-10-04T21:26:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T21:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2024-10-17T21:33:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T21:33:13","slug":"preventative-care-for-the-win-avoiding-oral-health-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/04\/preventative-care-for-the-win-avoiding-oral-health-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventative Care for The Win: Avoiding Common Oral Health Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that there\u2019s an entire subsection of dentistry devoted to preventing common oral health issues? It\u2019s called \u201cpreventative dentistry<\/a>,\u201d and it mainly focuses on regular oral hygiene and checkups. As it turns out, a clean mouth is often a healthy mouth. To learn more about some common oral health problems, keep reading. You\u2019ll see that preventative dentistry is for the win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might know this notorious problem under a different name: cavities. Technically, though, cavities are a form of tooth decay. If you don\u2019t take care of your teeth with daily brushing and flossing, the bacteria you accumulate throughout the door and at night will gradually erode your enamel. Hence, your tooth slowly \u201cdecays.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-home oral hygiene can mitigate bacterial growth, but it\u2019s the hardened form \u2013 plaque \u2013 that you\u2019ll need a professional for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease gets more and more prevalent as you age. Once again, poor oral hygiene is often the culprit. Instead of attacking your teeth, though, the bacteria that cause gum disease attack your gums. As your pink oral supports recede in response, your teeth will start to loosen and can even fall out entirely. If you experience bleeding or swollen gums, you might need periodontal therapy more than preventative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While unhindered bacteria growth probably doesn\u2019t help, oral cancer is more commonly associated with excessive tobacco and alcohol usage. In this case, your dentist\u2019s preventative strategy is to keep a close eye on your oral health over time. Oral cancer is actually often curable if caught early, which is why biannual checkups are important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do your teeth hurt after touching hot or cold foods? Then you probably have dental sensitivity! More often than not, it\u2019s a result of weakened enamel \u2013 which can occur due to genetics and everyday wear and tear just as easily as poor oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to avoid dental sensitivity, use fluoride toothpaste and limit your acidic food consumption. Otherwise, your dentist may be able to treat your sensitivity with special desensitizing agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toothaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone gets toothaches from time to time, right? Not necessarily, and that still wouldn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re harmless. Aching teeth can simply be a sign of a sinus infection, or <\/em>they could indicate you have a harmful oral condition that could have probably been prevented with oral hygiene and dental visits. If your toothache is persistent, call your emergency dentist<\/a> to make sure you don\u2019t have tooth decay or gum disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding common oral health problems doesn\u2019t have to be rocket science. Often, it simply comes down to diligent brushing and flossing habits, as well as scheduling regular visits with your dentist. Between at-home maintenance and your dentist\u2019s professional help, your preventative care will be top-notch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jason Kaopua<\/a> has 20 years of experience in dentistry, and has completed several advanced training courses to stay up to date with emerging technologies and methods. A healthy smile is one you can be confident in, and Dr. Kaopua is passionate about providing patients with best preventive care possible so they can enjoy pristine teeth for years to come. To contact<\/a> his office and schedule a checkup and cleaning, call 425-267-3333.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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