• Tooth loss is primarily caused by a periodontal infection, caries infection, or trauma to the tooth

• • Periodontal and caries infections are caused by specific groups of bacteria and are known as biofilm diseases

• • New products are now available to fight these infectious bacteria

• Stop the infection. . . stop losing teeth!

 

What causes tooth loss?

There are two main reasons, other than an accident, that people lose teeth:

 

Periodontal disease: the bone and gums surrounding the teeth becomes infected by bacteria and deteriorates.

 

Dental disease: the bacterial infection, dental caries, results in production of acid that eats away at the teeth, causes cavities, and may lead to the death of the tooth, and eventually destroy or compromise the teeth to the point that it is necessary to remove them.

 

Expert Advice

• Call our office to get a periodontal and caries risk assessment.

• Whether you have lost teeth due to periodontal disease or dental caries, make sure the infection has been treated in order to lower your risk of losing more teeth. We may be able to recommend a CariFree product that can slow, or alleviate your symptoms.