Advanced Dentistry of Alhambra Blog

In my columns I keep circling back to the gum and the gum diseases because they have huge impacts on our dental and general health. I want to start with some clarification of the terms gum disease and periodontal disease. For convenience we often use them with the same meaning. Gum disease is the initial stage of inflammation when only the gums around the neck of the teeth are inflamed. Peridontal disease is the more advanced stage in which bacteria has spread in the jaw bone anchoring the teeth in place. Needless to say both conditions have to be treated but periodontal disease is more dangerous and more difficult to treat of both.

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In my practice I have patients that love to come for cleaning because they don’t feel any discomfort. I also have patient that are extra sensitive and need some accommodations in order to tolerate it.

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How can you feel a toothache but not come from your teeth? Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by cavities, loose fillings or crowns, infection of the nerve or  gums, impacted wisdom teeth or some other tooth-related problem.

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As dentists, the goal is to help our patients achieve a lifetime of a health mouth, which helps them eat well, smile without embarrassment and speak properly.

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Q: I brush and floss at night, but in the morning weak up with bad breath. What else can I do?

A:  Saliva production decreases during sleep, which gives odor-producing bacteria an opportunity to multiply and grow. It is considered normal to have some odor in the morning. However, if you brush your teeth in the morning and the odor returns in an hour, than you definitely need to see your dentist to check for cavities and gum disease.   

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