Perhaps you’ve seen the video that has recently gone viral that shows one man’s plaque buildup after 10 years of skipping dental visits. Here is the link, but be warned, the video is revolting!
Thick, yellowish tartar covers the majority of his teeth. Only a small portion of the man’s original enamel color can be seen because the plaque buildup appears to be thicker than his teeth. As the dentist uses a tool to begin removing the buildup, it looks like the man’s teeth are falling apart because of the unbelievably thick buildup surrounding his teeth and gums.
The copy with this video says the patient has gingivitis, but Dr. Korenman wants you to know that the patient has full blown gum disease.
Dr. Korenman and his team are dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of gum disease and they check all their patients for it.
We wanted share this video with you to let you see the seriousness and the potential health problems, associated with gum disease.
Here are 3 realities of gum disease:
1. Gum (Periodontal) Disease is an ongoing bacterial infection deep in the gums and bone around your teeth.
2. 80% of people have Gum Disease and DO NOT KNOW IT! There is usually no pain involved for people until extremely late in the degeneration. Many gum problems will go unnoticed until they are diagnosed by a dentist.
3. Gum Disease has been shown to increase the risk of Heart Disease, Heart Attack and Stroke.
Here at Loveable Smiles, we check our patients for Gum Disease on a regular basis. If you are diagnosed with gum disease, Dr. Korenman can design a treatment plan to help you keep it under control.
We urge you to call us at 972-231-0585.