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Views On Gary S. Rafal, D.D.S. Cavities Vs. Gum Disease Are cavities the greatest threat to dental health? Far from it. Untreated decay takes its greatest toll in children. The largest single cause of tooth loss in adults is periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease not only attacks the gums, but the supporting structure of your teeth. In advanced cases, the gums actually detach from the tooth and the tooth becomes loose and fails. Irritating deposits cling tenaciously to teeth. If they aren’t removed by careful and frequent cleaning at home, they can lead to gum disease. Event-ually this plaque hardens (calculus) and can then be removed only by regular tooth cleaning by your- dentist or dental hygienist. The sooner treatments begins, the better your chances of stopping gum disease and tooth loss. Whether it is either of the anti-tooth villains, gum disease or dental decay, they can both be combated by a combination of good home dental care and regular visits to your dentists. It’s up to you!
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