It’s difficult for teeth to do their job without the help of some surrounding tissue. You see, your teeth may be the stars of the show, but they need supporting cast members to pull it off. That means that if you have started to notice redness or swelling along your gumline, then you are ready to talk to your oral health team about ways to fight back. Periodontal disease is consistently ranked as the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country, so it’s important to find a path forward that keeps your gum health in mind.
Dr. Vi Mai, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. at Mai Dentistry in Garland, TX understands that having a compete, quality smile throughout your life is the goal. We also know that routine prevention is a big part of turning that dream into a reality. Those twice-yearly meetings for biannual dental checkups play a real role in keeping your smile safe from harm caused by bacterial buildup, so don’t put them off any longer. And if you still have not been in for a visit yet in 2026, then it’s time for your next checkup.
Keep the focus on your smile’s safety. Talk periodontal progress with our local, trusted team at Mai Dentistry.
Been Skipping Your Checkups?
Then you are ready to make a change. In remarkably short time, bacteria can leave behind yucky waste that causes real damage. This initial form of biofilm is called plaque, and it’s what you brush away every morning and night. If left alone for a day or two, it calcifies into a tougher material known at calculus or tartar.
Once plaque hardens, it becomes too difficult for you to remove on your own. At that point, you need the help of a professional dental hygienist to remove the plaque and calculus accumulation. We can do that at your next biannual dental checkup.
Your Gum Health Is An Essential Part Of Safety
It’s really tough for teeth when they do not have the structural support of healthy gums. In fact, periodontal disease is consistently noted as being the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country. That means that if you have started to see redness or swelling along your gumline, then it’s time to talk to your dentist about fighting back.
We can help gum tissue to health through ultrasonic scaling and root planing. By breaking up bacterial buildup at and even underneath the gumline, we battle infection. See about a safer smile with stronger gum health.
Uplift Your Gumline With Mai Dentistry
Having a smile you truly trust is an advantage. When you’re ready to renew your gum health with a deeper clean, call Mai Dentistry in Garland, TX, today at 972-530-0552.
