Your Long Island Periodontist Can Help You Live Healthier
Sunday, April 25th, 2010Importance of Healthy Teeth and Gums
Not many people realize that healthy teeth and gums will provide you with more than just a great smile and fewer trips to the dentist. Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can develop from a number of reasons from poor brushing and flossing, stress, pregnancy, smoking and genetics. Because periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, the bacteria can get into your bloodstream as well as other organs in your body, causing serious health problems. In Long Island, your periodontist can help you learn good dental habits to prevent periodontal disease as well as provide treatment for any periodontal disease that may be already present.
Flossing Can Add Years to Your Life
Long Island Periodontist Dr. David Scharf provides excellent service to Suffolk and Nassau County residents by providing them with best methods to ensure their teeth and gums remain healthy as well as keeping them informed of the seriousness that can result from periodontal disease. One thing that is stressed is the importance of flossing your teeth. In fact, flossing is right along with serious measures like reducing stress or quitting smoking when it comes to things we can do to add years our life. A great start is regular flossing.
Problems that Periodontal Disease May Cause
Periodontal disease can manifest itself in many ways and cause many serious problems such as diabetes, heart disease, underweight or premature births, respiratory problems and more. Often the symptoms of periodontal disease go unnoticed unless they’re obvious like bleeding gums. Long Island residents are ensured of getting not only fast but effective treatment if they make an appointment at the first sign of a problem. If patients are not sure how to treat gum disease, Long Island is lucky enough to have the excellent services of Dr. Scharf, whose experience and expertise has helped many through the years.
Preventative Measures Are As Important as Treatment
Although certain people are more susceptible to developing gum disease than others, there are preventative measure we can all take to avoid developing periodontal disease and possibly losing years off our life
• Use the right kind of tooth brush. Although your Suffolk County dental clinic may be able to recommend or give you a toothbrush, they’ll most often recommend a soft-bristled brush and suggest it be replaced at least every couple of months.
• Brush your teeth properly with toothpaste with fluoride. Use slow circular motions with the brush keeping your brush at a 45-degree angle making sure you get every tooth.
• Avoid smoking or alcohol
• Get regular cleaning
• Watch for signs of periodontal diseases.
If you’re in doubt, Dr. Scharf, Long Island Periodontist can advise you on ways to check your teeth yourself. If you do feel you need treatment, you can contact Dr. Scharf at 631-661-6633 or visit his website at http://drscharf.com. Dr. Scharf uses a laser for gum disease rather than a scalpel.

