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(Newswire.net –August 9, 2013) St. Petersburg, FL—Gum disease or pyorrhea can cause loosening of the teeth which act very much like the “roots of a tree” where without a strong foundation, can cause the teeth or tree to deteriorate. Our mouths that are a hotbed for germs and bacteria must always be kept clean and free from extended germ exposure. Easier said than done however, our lifestyles sometimes interfere with the precise care and attention that jurisprudence would dictate.
Dr. Klein talks about the importance of getting beneath the surface of where the gum line is in order to protect them from decay of plaque and tartar. In the past, when teeth became loose, they would just get pulled. Now, there are methods that dentists can employ that can measure the amount of deterioration of the gum and consequently fix varying degrees of damage. The use of bone materials can actually build up the bone loss underneath the gums from grinding. The analogy of a tree and its roots holding onto the soil are exactly how Klein explains the foundation and functionality of the gums in the mouth.
Dentists today, can fold back the gum and get underneath where the problems have been and replace or build up the base once again. Of course where there is a case of extreme loss, teeth must be pulled and implants must be used.
Sometimes when the patient is elderly and cannot sustain a surgery or the recovery process, a choice to not have operative work might be made. The important factor is that in today’s dental science, there are so many more opportunities to live a healthier and happy life with proper dental care and supervision. Dr. Klein enjoys his role as an educator and provider of solutions for the entire family rather than just a dentist or someone that arrives after the problems in the mouth occur.
For more tips on dental care, contact Dr. Lawrence Klein 2000 5th Ave N St Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 894-3065 www.dentalphobics.com
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