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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