There’s no better feeling than just-cleaned teeth. Tooth surfaces are silky smooth when you run your tongue over them and knowing that all remnants of food debris are well and truly removed just makes smiling that much more fun. SE Calgary Dentists at SouthTrail Crossing Dental are never so happy as when patients schedule a routine Check-up Exam and Cleaning – as this SE Calgary Dentist knows that maintaining regular dental cleanings and exams is the vital step in creating a healthy oral system.
The dentists at South Trail Crossing Dental Clinic take the time to explain why dental exams and cleanings are so important to an individual’s dental health – and their systemic health. More and more evidence is linking the health of a person’s mouth to the health of their entire body – and the correlation between heart disease and periodontal health is making dentists, heart specialists, and patients pay attention to what can happen when we ignore the importance of daily brushing and flossing – and regular trips to a SE Calgary Dentist. Periodontal health refers to the health of the tissues surrounding teeth – gum, cementum, bone, and periodontal ligaments. During a dental cleaning, a hygienist is focusing on removing all traces of calculus and plaque from these tissues – so keeping them free from destructive bacteria. But unfortunately, not everyone is diligent about brushing and flossing – and the word on the street is that people who brush less than twice a day have a 70% higher rate of developing cardiovascular disease.
Why are dental cleanings and exams so important? Your SE Calgary Dentist goes on to explain that when plaque is not removed from the surface of teeth by daily brushing, it hardens to form calculus. Both plaque and calculus are deposits of bacteria – plaque is a soft deposit – calculus a hard deposit – but both can create problems on the surface of teeth and surrounding tissues. There are many different strains of bacteria (germs) in plaque and calculus. Certain bacterial strains are believed to cause inflammation of the gums and, if not removed, can go on to affect the health of bone and ligaments – leading to gum recession, pocketing, tooth mobility, and premature loss of teeth. What is important to mention is that the bacteria that is wreaking havoc in the mouth is also travelling around the body in the bloodstream and contributing to inflammation of body tissues, the formation of artery plaque, an increased risk for heart disease and angina.
Seeing your SE Calgary Dentist for regular exams and cleanings allows your dental team to monitor the health of your mouth and make you aware of any concerns. The steps for creating optimal dental health involve daily brushing and flossing (brushing more than twice a day) and regular visits to your SE Calgary Dentist for professional cleanings.
South Trail Crossing Dental is passionate about sharing dental health tips with patients – and cares about patients’ smiles and complete body health. To learn how this SE Calgary Dental office can make you smile, call today 403.720.2778 – welcoming new patients.
All procedures performed by a General Dentist