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Top Ten List for
Healthier Smiles: #3
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#3 Preventing Dental Bone Loss
You know the saying about not building your house
on sand? The same holds true for our mouths. The
roots of our teeth are surrounded by bone. This
bone is the foundation for oral health. Lose enough
bone and it jeopardizes your teeth.
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Bone loss is caused by
periodontal (gum) disease.
Think of periodontal disease
as termites in your home.
By the time you notice
them, the damage has
already been done.
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But just as an exterminator knows how to spot
potential problems for termites and stop them
before they start destroying your home, the dental
professionals at Henslee Dental Team know how to
detect the early signs of periodontal disease before
it puts you at risk of losing your teeth.
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Have you ever sat in the dental
chair listening to the hygienist
practice counting? What she
is really doing is checking for
bone loss. Numbers three and
under tell us the bone is
healthy. Higher numbers
signify bone loss.
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Another tool we use to detect bone health is
x-rays. Dental x-rays let us take a look at the
bone level around the teeth, allowing us to
catch problems early. Knowing your bone
level helps us make a personalized plan to
help keep your teeth healthy and your
foundation solid.
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Call now for a check up and have your bone
level evaluated.
To learn more about periodontal disease, check
out WebMD for a good overview.
And be sure to check back with us as we
continue our dental tips countdown!
If you are looking for a highly qualified family dentistry team, schedule an
appointment with us online at http://www.hensleedentalteam.com/
schedule-an-appointment/or call us at (210) 598-5321.
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