Dr. Buck Conard Reminds Huntington, WV of the Importance of Dental Hygiene and Periodontal Health

Aug. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- Dr. Buck Conard
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Dr. Buck Conard Reminds Huntington, WV of the Importance of Dental Hygiene and Periodontal Health

Maintaining proper dental hygiene and periodontal health is one of the best things that you can do for your teeth and for your overall wellness.  Keeping your mouth healthy helps your body resist oral easily preventable diseases, while keeping your breath fresh and your teeth white.  The solution to proper oral care is simple.  Dr. Buck Conard of Huntington, West Virginia always tells his patients that regular dental cleanings are important, but they aren’t the only answer.  Brushing and flossing every day is a key factor in preventing periodontal diseases.

It’s something you have been told since you were a child, and there’s good reason for that.  Brushing your teeth prevents the buildup of bacteria-causing plaque that eventually causes cavities if left unaddressed.  With twice-daily brushing, flossing always goes hand-in-hand.  Toothbrushes can’t reach in between your teeth and down by your gums, and simply rinsing with mouthwash simple insn’t effective against solid tartar buildup.  That is why flossing is so essential in addition to regular periodontal checkups.  Dr. Buck Conard’s bi-annual dental cleanings help get rid of any plaque buildup that patient’s missed, and their x-rays can help detect cavities early on, but daily care is critical to overall dental health for both children and adults.  As a family dentistry, Dr. Buck Conard suggests that adults set an example for their children, instilling the habit of daily brushing and flossing through the most influential example kids have.  When dental hygiene becomes a genuine routine, your risk of periodontal disease will decrease.

Without dental cleanings, and without daily brushing and flossing, Huntington, WV patients could be at risk for more than just cavities.  Gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other painful problems may arise if dental hygiene is neglected.  These issues can require root canals, extractions scaling and planning, tooth replacement and even surgery.  It is important to maintain oral health for other reasons as well.  More and more research is showing that periodontal health could be linked to other health problems, including heart disease.

Dr. Buck Conard reminds his West Virginian patients of the importance of oral health and that brushing and flossing could help prevent periodontal diseases.  If you have any questions about your oral hygiene routine, or if you want to know if you are establishing the right habits for your family, contact Dr. Buck Conard’s office.

For more information on dental hygiene and periodontal health, visit http://www.drbuckconardfamilydentistry.com or call 304-736-4794 to schedule an appointment.