gingivitis

Here at our Midtown Manhattan dental office, we strongly emphasize the importance of dental health. Our dentists encourage patients to maintain their well-being with the promotion of good dental hygiene practices. While dental care highly contributes to the overall wellness of our patients, did you know the same can be said about pets.

Our dentists believe that patients should get regular check-ups every 6 months. Not only is it important to get your teeth cleaned by a professional dentist, but routine check ups often help us catch dangerous diseases early, while we can still treat them. Gingivitis and other mouth diseases are things we deal with often, but advancements in dental science now make it so that we can now monitor saliva for distal systemic diseases such as pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and others.

Scientists have discovered that evidence of many forms of cancer can show up in saliva glands. They hope that this information could be used in the fight against cancer and other deadly diseases. But as the research continues, it becomes even more important to visit a qualified licensed dentist regularly, one that will examine your saliva and maybe catch a dangerous disease while it is still easily treatable. In our Midtown Manhattan dental office, we are extremely excited about what this research could mean for our patients.

Many people suffer from an omega-3 deficiency. This can lead to many dental problems such as gingivitis, which causes gums to bleed. I have seen many patients in my office that have had issues with bleeding gums. My suggestion to them is to add more omega-3 into their diet.

As my patients have returned for their regular dental check-ups in the months following the addition of omega-3 to their diet, there was a marked improvement. Their gums had become significantly less red and they said that they have suffered much less bleeding than they had in the past. In some cases, the bleeding had stopped completely.

Along with the omega-3, the patients had begun to use the Sonicare toothbrush that I recommended. This toothbrush is much more effective in regards to cleaning their teeth and it is much softer on the gums. Omega-3 has many benefits that help improve both personal and dental hygiene. There is less inflammation in patient’s gums when they add omega-3 to their diet.

While omega-3 does have many benefits, it is important to note that just taking it will not lead to a significant improvement in your oral health. It is still important to brush your teeth regularly and floss if you expect to see your oral hygiene improve. Visiting your dentist is also important to ensure that your teeth are healthy. 

If you’re not flossing daily, then you aren’t getting rid of the bacteria that have built up between your teeth. Of course, brushing your teeth is important, but flossing is equally as important, and it often gets forgotten about. However, neglecting to floss can lead to bad breath, unwanted plaque and gingivitis, which is linked to heart disease.

Dentists are now recommending the revolutionary Sonicare AirFloss, a device that glides along your gums and shoots out a mixture of air and water (the water can be substituted with mouthwash if you prefer) between your teeth. All it takes is the click of a button and 60 seconds, and your teeth will be cleaner than ever before. In fact, the Sonicare AirFloss removes up to 99% more plaque than brushing alone.

The Sonicare AirFloss is an easy way to clean your teeth. 86% of people who tested the AirFloss said that it was easier and more effective than normal flossing. And the best part is that the AirFloss is gentle on teeth, gums and enamel, so it’s safe for all to use.