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New York Dentist, Dental Visits NYC Midtown Manhattan Center for Cosmetic Dentistry accepts dental insurance payments for most dental care, e.g. dentures, dental braces, fillings, root canals, bad breath etc, NYC PPO dentist visits are classified general dentistry, so cosmetic teeth whitening is not a covered expense.
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Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
Periodontal diseasePeriodontal or gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Why? Because it occurs at an age when cavities are usually a thing of the past, and the initial symptoms often go unnoticed.
Causation and effectGum disease is bacterial infection that attacks the gums and bone supporting the teeth. In its early stages gum disease is not apparent to the patient. Just as high blood pressure is called the silent killer, so is gum disease the silent killer of teeth. We've learned a great deal about gum disease in recent years. We are now able to diagnose it earlier and help patients get it under control much better than in the past. The earlier we detect it the sooner we can get it under control. If your gums are bleeding, even slightly, it is a sign of gum disease. When patients wait until teeth are loose and painful and their gums are oozing it is much more difficult and costly, if at all possible, to get the disease under control.
Signs of gum diseaseYou should watch for gums that bleed when brushing; red, swollen or tender gums; and/or persistent bad breath.
Gum diseaseGum disease can be prevented by brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily, eating a balanced diet, and visiting your dentist regularly -- ideally every six months (or more if recommended) -- for a preventive checkup and professional cleaning.
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