We would like to congratulate all the fathers at our practice and wish them many years of happiness and good luck. We hope that whatever you do this Sunday, whether it’s a game of golf, BBQ, or just relaxing, remember that this is your day!

Promotions this month from Tyson’s Dental Associates

1.* FREE Veneer consultation. $500 off full veneer case
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Take Home Bleaching Kit: $299.00
4. FREE Invisalign consultation and $500.00 off Full Orthodontic case

An elderly patient went to have her teeth checked.

“Mrs. Hopgood, your teeth are good for the next 50 years,” the dentist beamed.
To which she replied, “but what will they do without me?”

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

If you have been told you have periodontal disease, you are not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of the disease.

Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost.

Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Research is also pointing to possible health effects of periodontal diseases that go beyond your mouth.

Periodontitis

In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form “pockets” that are infected. The body’s immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads.. Bacterial toxins and the body’s enzymes fighting the infection actually start to break down the bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.

What causes periodontal disease?

Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get red of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form tartar that brushing does not clean. Only a professional cleaning can remove tartar..

Risk Factors
• Smoking
• Hormonal changes in girls/women
• Diabetes
• Stress
• Medications (some drugs, such as antidepressants and some heart medicines, can effect oral health because they lessen the flow of saliva.
Illnesses. AIDS, cancer)
• Genetic susceptibility