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 Southland Dental Care
771 Southland Drive
Hayward, California 94545
510 785-7010
More perio information:
1-Dental-Info-Gum-Disease
2-Periodontal
gum disease-silent and deadly
3-Gum disease
infects almost 80 percent of adults
4-Lost
teeth impact total health
5-Infections
in joint replacements can be instigated by severe disease
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One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth. Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line. If not removed, it can lead to gum disease.
Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth. Many patients assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K.
But very often, losing just one tooth can lead to the loss of support, and teeth begin to drift into the empty space, causing a change in the bite. It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an additional load, sometimes past their ability to adapt. In most cases, when even one tooth is lost, the remaining teeth suffer and are more likely to be lost as well.
We specialize in the treatment of problems such as these. Call our office for the care you need.
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