Plaque build-up
 One
of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque.
Plaque is
the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on
the teeth.
Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not
brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a
thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line. If not
removed, it could be a factor in progression of gum disease.Another potential problem,
which is easy to spot, is missing teeth. Many patients Dr. Waldron
sees assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K.
But very often, losing just one tooth can lead to a cascade of
problems; the loss of bone support, teeth begin to drift, a change in
the bite, and teeth can become more prone to decay. It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an
additional load, sometimes past their ability to adapt. In most
cases, when even one tooth is lost, the remaining teeth suffer and are
more likely to be lost as well.
At Dr. Rand Waldron
our focus is in the treatment of problems such as these. Call
our office at (702) 365-6637 for the care you need.
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