Of course
you want your teeth to be as clean as possible. When
teeth are not clean, they can lose
enamel due to oral
pathogens such as strep
mutans. Too much lost enamel in a specific spot
may
result in a cavity. As a cavity
progresses, the decay goes deeper into the enamel and into the dentin
and further into the nerve chamber, where the
vitality of the tooth's nerve is threatened, may become
infected and die. The only options then are root canal treatment or
extraction. Other oral pathogens
may take up residence below the gum-line, between the tooth and gum.
Left on their own, they can destroy the connective tissue between the
tooth and gum creating more
severe stages of 'gum' or
'periodontal disease.' Not only is gum disease a threat to
the health of
your teeth and gums, but can severly
affect your overall health. The ONLY way to effectively
prevent
tooth decay and gum disease is by thorough and frequent cleaning of the
teeth and gums.
Unfortunately, you cannot do the entire job with a toothbrush
alone - it is impossible to get very far in between the teeth or
beneath the gum-line that way. Those serious about oral
hygiene
must al-
so irrigate the teeth in order to effectively clean between them and
under the
gumline to prevent and stop the growth or oral pathogens.
Since you cannot go to the dental office for a professional
cleaning on a daily basis, you MUST do the best job that you can on
your own.
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