Periodontal disease, or the infection and inflammation of the gum tissue, is an incredibly common occurrence in The United States. Approximately 42% of American adults over the age of thirty suffer from this condition, and that number is growing through barriers to access to care, coupled with increases in our ability to diganose. It has always been a struggle to convince people to take their health seriously, and if people view an issue as a cosmetic one, they are less likely to seek treatment.
But the development of periodontal disease can have devastating effects on the future of your oral health. This form of tissue creates a strong barrier between the bacterial battlefield of the mouth, and when an infection takes hold, it can lead to this material pulling back from its natural location on your teeth. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist writes on how restoring your gumline might not only give you back the beautiful smile you once had, but can strengthen your immune system and keep your oral health strong! (more…)