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Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)

What are the signs of Gum Disease?

The most common cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease. Bacteria create toxins which inflame and irritate gum tissue. Over the years, a slow progressive detachment occurs that also breaks down the supporting bone. Teeth are no longer held in place by bone, which leads to tooth loss, especially if left untreated.

Causes of Gum Disease

Smoking, poor diet, poor oral hygiene habits, and certain medical conditions and medications can increase your chance of having gum disease. Diabetes, age, and hereditary factors can increase your risk for gum disease as well. That is why it is so important to see us regularly and we can customize a treatment plan just for you. With all oral health issues, regular brushing and daily flossing are your best defense.

What causes dental plaque?

How to floss

How to brush

How to use floss picks

How to use a floss threader

Floss threader hack

How to use an interproximal brush

How to use an electric toothbrush

Our Location

Richard C. Piotrowski DDS
Very Nice Smile
106 East Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7799
teeth@VeryNiceSmile.com

Dental Office Hours
Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday By Appointment

Find Us

We are conveniently located on Rt. 119 in Elmsford, just off exit 4 of I 287.
Elmsford is centrally located in Westchester County, NY.
We’re halfway between the City of White Plains and the Tappan Zee Bridge.

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    • Home
    • About Us
      • Our Dentist
      • Our Dental Office
      • Appointments
      • FAQs
      • Oral Longevity (PDF)
      • Sterilization Procedures
    • Services
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Implant Overdenture
      • Emergencies
      • Fillings
      • Heart and Gum Disease
      • Pinhole Surgery
      • Root Canal
      • Tooth Replacement
    • Cosmetic
      • 6 Month Braces
      • Whitening
      • Veneers
      • Crowns
    • Adults
      • Change of Taste
      • Dentures
      • Dry Mouth
      • Gum Disease
      • Missing Tooth
      • Recession and Decay
      • Wear and Staining
    • Children
    • AskDrRich
    • Contact
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