As a dentist, I have never come across anyone who was excited about losing a tooth (apart from children losing their baby teeth). Yet, many people avoid the one thing that can help them keep their teeth  - a visit to the dentist! I know that there are many reasons why people choose not to go to the dentist, such as fear, traumatic past experiences, or not enough time. Regardless of the reason you've been putting off your much needed visit to the dentist, I want to encourage you to make an appointment. Making your dental appointment can easily be the hardest step, but once you make that effort and get scheduled you're well on your way to good oral health.

Did you know that periodontal disease can progress over time without causing pain? Did you also know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in people over the age of 35? Both of these facts should worry you if you haven't been seen by a dentist in some time. Periodontal disease can progress without someone even being aware of it until it is too late. What happens when it's too late?

When it's too late, the end result of periodontal disease is tooth loss. You may ask yourself why this happens. The reason this happens is because the supporting structures of your teeth, your gums and bone, get infected. When this infection progresses unchecked by a dentist it causes your gums to recede and your bone to get destroyed. This results in tooth mobility which eventually leads to tooth loss.

Don't let this happen to you! Pick up the phone and give us a call at 785-274-9917 to schedule your new patient appointment and be proactive about your oral health. We want to make sure you have your teeth for life and that your smile stays healthy. Let us help you on the road to great oral health today!