TRUE or FALSE
1. Bleeding gums are not
a sign of periodontal disease.
FALSE! Bleeding gums
when you brush or floss is a sign of inflammation and is an indicator of
periodontal disease.
2. Periodontal disease
can only be prevented by proper at-home oral care and seeing a dentist every
six months for dental cleanings and oral exams.
TRUE! Remember:
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
3. If I bleed when I
floss I should stop because the floss is cutting my gums.
FALSE! Your gums are
bleeding because they are inflamed and/or infected. The inflammation is
your body's immune response to the plaque and bacteria that are multiplying
under your gum line.
4. Periodontal disease
is a chronic infection that can lead to permanent bone and tooth loss.
TRUE! Once periodontal
disease has passed a certain stage, destruction of bone in the jaw and eventual
tooth loss are inevitable without proper professional care.
5. Individuals who smoke
are less likely to get periodontal disease.
FALSE! Smokers are more at risk for
periodontal disease. Also people who smoke may not even realize they have
periodontal disease because they do not experience the same basic symptoms.
Frequent tobacco use constricts the blood vessels in the mouth; therefore,
bleeding gums are not always prevalent and periodontal disease may go
undetected unless you see a dentist!
How did you score? For
more information on periodontal disease please see our website:
pjmouradiandmd.com
If you are experiencing
any red, swollen, tender and/or bleeding gums call us today for a periodontal
evaluation!
$120
New
Patient Special
Periodontal Exam & Full-Mouth X-Rays
Exp:
12.31.2012
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