Dentist in Bayside New York
Preventive dental care is important because it keeps teeth and gums healthy and disease free. Dental care should be a part of everyone’s health regimen, just like medical. At the offices of Stuart Shaffren, DDS, our
dentist in Bayside New York specializes in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We’ll have you in and out of our offices in no time.
Having a regular dental cleaning is one of the most important parts in maintaining healthy gums and preventing future gum disease. Regular brushing and flossing techniques help keep the mouth clean, but cannot penetrate those hard to reach places like the pockets in between gums and teeth. Our dentist in Bayside New York cleans between the tooth and gum with the proper tools, in order to ensure all excess food, plaque and tartar are removed. We also educate all of our patients on proper oral health care and how to keep their teeth clean so they can prevent future mouth conditions and cavities.
Poor oral health can often have complications on one’s general health and contribute to inflammatory diseases such as stroke and heart disease. Oftentimes many of these diseases are the first to be detected by a dentist because of their association with gum infections and periodontal disease, so before your annual cleaning, our
dentist in Bayside New York will perform a comprehensive exam and oral cancer screening. Early diagnosis can help to combat future gum disease and deterioration if caught in the beginning stages before it becomes advanced and more severe. The fewer problems found early on, the less expensive future dental bills will be. Gum disease symptoms are often noted by inflamed gums, bleeding and receding gums. Procedures such as deep pocket scalings can be done if the gum disease is severe or when the pockets of the gums reach 4mm or deeper.
By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS
September 29, 2017
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