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I don't have cavities so I can't have gum disease
Being cavity-free doesn’t ensure you are in the clear where gum disease is concerned. That’s because gum disease is painless and many people have no idea they have it. Gums that bleed easily or are red, swollen or tender is a sign of gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease and the only stage that is reversible. When caught early gingivitis can usually be eliminated by a professional cleaning at the dental office, followed by daily brushing and flossing.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
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Gum disease is not that common
On the contrary, gum disease is extremely common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and older suffer from some form of gum disease. Gum disease, an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth, is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden into calculus or tartar.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Saving Hopeless Teeth
It is important to have a full set of teeth, both upper and
lower, as even one missing tooth can cause other teeth to
move, which is not good. If you have a tooth with damaged or
infected roots, we are experienced in the modern techniques
of root canal therapy to save that tooth. With this therapy,
the interior pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and
replaced with a special filling material. The regular type
of filling material is not suitable. To give additional
strength and full functionality, sometimes a crown is placed
over this tooth. Modern dental technologies and anesthetics
have made root canals much easier for patients. In the past,
they were a dreaded procedure, but today are very
manageable.
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
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Worried about Knocking
Out a Tooth?
Just
in the United States alone, each year more teeth are knocked
out due to sports injuries than other accidental injuries.
Approximately 5 million teeth are lost while participating
in athletic events. There are over-the-counter mouthguards,
which come in one size and do not fit well. A poor fit may
result in obstructing breathing during exertion and will not
protect at the level it should.
The American Dental Association recommends a custom-made
mouthguard, which our practice can provide, for all athletes
in the following sports: basketball, boxing, field hockey,
acrobatics, football, gymnastics, handball, lacrosse, ice
hockey, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey,
shotputting, rugby, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving,
soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, weight lifting,
wrestling, and water polo.
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
