tooth tartar
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With the Olympics just recently completed, everyone I know had something to say about Michael Phelps and his amazing run of eight gold medals. You can only imagine the thousands of hours he spent in the pool training for this moment. With that in mind, it got me thinking about my eight-year-old son, Parker, and an interesting situation that developed due to his love of the water.
Laser dentistry eliminates many of the common complaints of traditional dentistry. A laser device replaces the rotary tools, like brushes or drills, and can be used for everything from surgery to teeth cleaning and whitening.
A recent poll of 1,000 people over 35 done by Harris Interactive Inc. found that 60 percent of adults surveyed knew little, if anything, about swollen gums and gum disease, the symptoms, available treatments, and — most importantly — the consequences. And 39 percent do not visit a dentist regularly. Yet, swollen gums and gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.
There are more bacteria in your mouth right now than there are people on Earth. If those germs settle into your gums, you’ve got gum disease. “Not me?” you say. Here are the facts.
If left unchecked calculus or tooth tartar build up can lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss.