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Drinking plenty of water is one simple thing you can do every day to maintain good oral health. You can find water almost anywhere, and it doesn’t cost much. In fact, providing the amount of water you need to maintain a healthy mouth is so much simpler than dealing with gum disease. In terms of your overall health and the prevention of gum disease, a supply of fresh, clean water is a true bargain. See your FL periodontist for more great advice for preventing gum disease.

At Dental Specialty Centers of Florida, we continually strive to stay on the cutting edge of dental technologies. Our periodontists, oral surgeons and general dentists can provide you with the best care and the most advanced treatments in FL. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with gum disease, our dental team can help with the most modern treatments for this serious dental condition.

The American Dental Association defines endodontics as a branch of dentistry that treats a tooth's pulp and surrounding tissues, often hidden under your gum line. These hidden parts of your teeth are called the root, and the inside channel or pulp contains blood vessels, soft tissues, and nerves.

In our new, modern, multi-specialty dental offices at MedSquare Health, just across the street from Baptist Hospital of Miami, Dr. Alexandre Ribeiro offers restorative surgery, periodontal, and prosthetic dental care at Dental Specialty Center in Kendall.

The condition of your oral health is directly related to your physical health. When your oral health is in poor condition, it can cause problems in other areas of your body. Periodontal disease (which is commonly referred to as gum disease) can cause serious illness and lead to the development of several chronic health conditions. There have been several studies done over recent years that show a direct connection to gum disease and issues such as heart disease, diabetes, lung infections, and respiratory diseases. Seeing a periodontist in FL is one way to learn more about how to manage caring for the health of your gums. In addition to seeing a periodontist, you can also read our helpful guide on the link between gum disease and other medical conditions.

National Gum Care Month is September. Our periodontist in FL, along with other periodontists across the U.S. are excited to be able to teach patients how to fight gum disease. It’s a progressive disease that can cause tooth loss and overall health problems.