Gum Disease Facts For Washington DC Patients

Don’t Wait for the Tooth to Ache To Visit a Washington DC Dentist

It is well known that frequent dental exams lower the risk almost completely that you will ever have a tooth ache again, yet most people will delay going to a dentist for years!  People will consistently continue their other medical exams and ignore the one part of their body that is always open to germs, bacteria and infection!  Dr. Merai, a Washington DC dentist, advises and educates his patients to get frequent dental exams to prevent decay, diagnose problems before they begin so you don’t become one of the victims of periodontal disease.

Healthier Teeth and Gums Can Lead to a Healthier Life

Research has shown that infections associated with periodontal disease, or gum disease, can lead to other severe health risks.  Inflammatory conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other systemic diseases have a correlation with gum health.  Proper oral health care is crucial to optimum overall health.  Dr. Merai, a Washington, DC gum disease specialist, says that 80% of American adults have some form of gum disease.  Treating symptoms in the early stages helps manage and prevent periodontal disease.

Your gum tissue is not attached to your teeth as high as it looks.  There are very shallow V-shaped pockets between the tooth and gums.  Periodontal disease is an infection of that tissue that supports your teeth.  70 % of tooth loss is from this chronic inflammation.  Dr. Merai serves the Washington, DC area and specializes in gum disease.  Gum disease starts with the basics of not brushing or flossing correctly and a lack of routine in oral health.  Warning signs are:

• Bad Breath
• Red or Swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
• Sensitive teeth

A visit to Dr. Merai, an Oxon Hill gum disease dentist, will start you on the road to maintaining oral health, treat symptoms early, prevent periodontal disease and save you money in the long run.

Dr. Merai and his staff have your best interest in mind in achieving and maintaining a beautiful smile and healthier gums and teeth:  Teeth that you can be proud of inside and out.

Call Dr. Merai, an Oxon Hill and greater Washington, DC area gum disease specialist at 301-567-9844 for more information.

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