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Dr. Keith Cooper is here today blogging from San Jose, CA to explain the true cavity culprit and how dental implants are the leading solution for tooth loss in the dental industry. We hope you had a great and happy Easter with your family and friends and we know that you enjoyed delicious sweets, but we hope you remembered to brush and floss after! Here at Contemporary Dental Arts, we understand how much damage a sweet tooth can have on dental health and hygiene if patients neglect to care for their teeth and gums. For years we have been told that sugar is the root of cavities and tooth decay, but Dr. Keith Cooper is here to set the record straight.
Although the plaque buildup from excessive consumption of sweets can ruin tooth enamel and create cavities, the true culprit is the bacteria in the mouth that feeds on the sugar particles between the teeth. When the bacteria feasts upon the sugar, it creates a harmful acidic content that can erode the enamel on the teeth. Once the enamel is gone, a patient can never get it back; causing them to be susceptible and vulnerable to decay for the rest of their life. When enamel has deteriorated and a patient continues to eat these sugary substances, the more prone they will be to decay and eventual tooth loss.
A missing tooth or teeth in the mouth is one of the most harmful things for our oral, dental and even overall health. Not only are the remaining teeth exposed and more vulnerable to further decay, but the risks of the patient developing gum disease are significantly higher. When bones lose density in the teeth, the teeth can physically become weak and will eventually rot and fall out; just as we mentioned earlier. Now, if the patient develops periodontitis, gum disease, the gums can bleed, change color and recede from the teeth. The inflammation of the blood vessels in the mouth have the ability to travel to the heart and brain, causing deadly health issues and diseases. We stress that patients should fill these spaces with dental implants because they are the leading tooth loss solution in the industry and help to prevent gum disease and actually increase density in the teeth and bones.
Dental implants are the leading solution to tooth loss due to the biocompatible process of dental implantation, which allows the mouth to accept dental implants as a functioning part of the oral system. Through the process of osseointegration, the titanium alloy that the doctor gently embeds into the jaw, allows the dental implants to work as real teeth in the mouth. When the unnecessary stress and pressure are taken off of the gums and teeth, the damaged gum tissue and weakened tooth bone has a chance to repair itself and regain strength. These are just some of the many benefits of dental implantation that patients can experience.
Benefits
- Prevent gum disease and tooth erosion
- Natural appearance
- Durable and permanent fit
- Long- lasting if properly maintained
- Build patient’s self- confidence
- Better and natural bite and chew potential
- Low maintenance
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When patients neglect to floss in between the teeth and along the gums, plaque from sweet sugars can build up. When the plaque mixes with the bacteria, patient’s teeth and gums can become victim to decay and disease. Dental implants help to protect gum tissue and remaining teeth and can restore oral health in the mouth over the years. Call us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cooper to get on the right track with dental implants. We can be reached at (408) 740-5317