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Other Causes Of Periodontal Disease

In addition to plaque, a number of factors cause gum disease including:

1. Physical and chemical irritants — impacted food, smoking, chewing tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, improper use of dental floss and toothpicks.

2. Oral conditions or habits that cause abnormal stress on mouth tissues — badly aligned teeth, poor fitting bridges or partial dentures, defective fillings; also habits such as grinding or clenching the teeth, or chewing ice.

3. Unbalanced diet — evidence shows a link between nutritional deficiency and the body’s ability to fight off infection. Vitamin C deficiency has been linked to gum disease.

4. Pregnancy — increased hormone levels may aggravate a condition commonly referred to as "pregnancy gingivitis."

5. Diseases — diabetes, uremia, liver cirrhosis, anemia and leukemia may affect the health of your gums.

6. Certain medications — oral contraceptives, anti-epilepsy drugs, steroids and cancer therapy drugs may also affect the gums.

Wheatfield Family Dentistry
Meadowbrook Square Plaza #6
3571 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120                                          
Tel: 716-694-1777     Fax: 716-694-1888

Wheatfield Tonawanda Dentists and Dentistry
Dr. Casacci is a dentist for general dentistry: dental fillings, root canals, gum disease treatment (gingivitis - periodontal disease). She also  is a dentists for dental cleaning, dental crowns, dental bridges, dental bonding. She is a Tonawanda and Wheatfield based dentist for preventative dentistry and family dental needs. For cases of gum disease, root canals, TMJ or for dental braces, she is your general dentist with dental specialist training. Care for your teeth by visiting the dentist on a regular basis. Dr. Casacci is the best dentists for gentle pain free Tonawanda and Wheatfield based dentistry!

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