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This inflammation is the leading cause of tooth loss. \u00a0Gingivitis\u00a0(Gum Disease) is caused by the gum surrounding the teeth becoming inflamed due to the toxic response from bacterial byproducts resulting from inadequate plaque removal.\u00a0This condition does not lead to bone destruction in all people but sadly there is no way to identify which patients with gingivitis will go on to develop bone destruction.We have believed that around 15-20% of the population will go on to develop the more damaging form of gum disease known as periodontitis, where the bone around the teeth is slowly eroded away by the inflammatory reaction leading to tooth loss.\u00a0Sadly more recent research coming out of the USA may suggest this figure is far hight, possibly above 50%. \u00a0More research is needed to check this figure within different population groups.Gum disease is also one of the easiest oral health problems to manageIn our blog, \u201cTeeth, Gums, Plaque and Nutrition \u2013 Partners in Disease\u201d we look at how dental disease (including dental decay and gum disease) is almost completely preventable. Arguably, dental disease is the most preventable of all diseases.Preventing gum disease and tooth decay can save you from extractions and other oral health problems later on.\u00a0but if reduced dental disease doesn\u2019t motivate you, then perhaps the massive saving on dental treatment costs will.\u00a0At NQ Surgical Dentistry we\u2019ve sadly seen children as young as 6-9 who\u2019ve had to have, not only baby teeth removed, but also some of their adult teeth removed too, due entirely to tooth decay.\u00a0 Apart from the devastating effect on their oral health, their future chewing ability and their appearance, the cost of the extensive dental treatment is very significant and this cost can be entirely avoided.Extraction of teeth in young children usually takes place under general anaesthetic as they are too young to cope with a tooth extraction while awake. \u00a0This adds further cost to the procedure as the surgery must be performed in the day surgery unit at the Mater Hospital, Hyde Park, and a consultant anaesthetist must administer the anaesthetic.Prevention is better than cure; keeping your natural teeth for life is beneficial not just to your oral but your general health as well\u00a0and it saves money!Nutrition, nutrition, nutritionWe use the professional services of a nutritionist who is always happy to help both our patients and patients sent to us by other local dentists. The biggest problem faced by Mums and Dads in preventing tooth decay in their children is controlling the intake of sugars.\u00a0 Sugars are often contained in foods as preservatives and this aspect of nutrition is a very important part of the information offered by\u00a0a nutritionist, which explains why we try to work with a such a diet professional whenever possibleHealthy eating choices, alongside an effective oral hygiene routine and regular visits to the dentist, are the best ways to prevent dental diseases.The importance of your gumsIn another blog, Gum Disease \u2013 \u201csilent and deadly!\u201d, we look at the importance of healthy-looking gums around the teeth.Can you imagine what you would look like with a big wide smile showing teeth with receding, swollen or bleeding gums and big black spaces between your teeth?These characteristics are all signs of gum disease. Not a pretty sight! One could almost imagine seeing it on a cigarette pack as a health warning.Some important points to keep in mind:Bleeding gums are not normalBleeding from the gums when you brush or floss is not normalTreatment for gum disease is easy, effective\u00a0and affordable saving massive dental fees laterIt\u2019s cheaper and easier to prevent gum disease than treat itEmergency MessageDid you know that this leading form of tooth loss, gum disease, has been linked to general health problems such as stroke, heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes, cancer, chronic kidney disease and Alzheimer\u2019s?\u00a0That’s a fact so get your gum\u00a0disease treated now before it’s too late.Our focusWhen you come for a visit to NQ Surgical Dentistry in Townsville, we consider your oral and general health as well as your appearance. Our area of treatment focus is restricted to the following areas of dentistry:gum disease care: this involves the assessment and treatment of gum disease.dental surgery: this includes the diagnosis of oral conditions involving the mouth, teeth, jaws or gums and their surgical correction.Implant therapy that deals with the planning for, and surgically placement of implants to replace single teeth, groups of teeth or an entire jaw of teeth.If you would like to know more about how the NQ Surgical Dentistry team can help you, or book an appointment at our Townsville practice, please contact the friendly team at NQ Surgical Dentistry today on\u00a0(07) 4725 1656 or call in to see us at\u00a0183 Kings Rd, Pimlico QLD 4812For more information:\u00a0Dental Hygiene Therapy[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]And the leading cause of tooth loss is… Gingivitis (Gum Disease)Over 90% of the world\u2019s population will suffer from gingivitis, which is an inflammation. This inflammation is the leading cause of tooth loss. \u00a0Gingivitis\u00a0(Gum Disease) is caused by the gum surrounding the teeth becoming inflamed due to the toxic response from bacterial byproducts resulting from inadequate plaque removal.\u00a0This condition does not lead to bone destruction in all people but sadly there is no way to identify which patients with gingivitis will go on to develop bone destruction.We have believed that around 15-20% of the population will go on to develop the more damaging form of gum disease known as periodontitis, where the bone around the teeth is slowly eroded away by the inflammatory reaction leading to tooth loss.\u00a0Sadly more recent research coming out of the USA may suggest this figure is far hight, possibly above 50%. \u00a0More research is needed to check this figure within different population groups.Gum disease is also one of the easiest oral health problems to manageIn our blog, \u201cTeeth, Gums, Plaque and Nutrition \u2013 Partners in Disease\u201d we look at how dental disease (including dental decay and gum disease) is almost completely preventable. Arguably, dental disease is the most preventable of all diseases.Preventing gum disease and tooth decay can save you from extractions and other oral health problems later on.\u00a0but if reduced dental disease doesn\u2019t motivate you, then perhaps the massive saving on dental treatment costs will.\u00a0At NQ Surgical Dentistry we\u2019ve sadly seen children as young as 6-9 who\u2019ve had to have, not only baby teeth removed, but also some of their adult teeth removed too, due entirely to tooth decay.\u00a0 Apart from the devastating effect on their oral health, their future chewing ability and their appearance, the cost of the extensive dental treatment is very significant and this cost can be entirely avoided.Extraction of teeth in young children usually takes place under general anaesthetic as they are too young to cope with a tooth extraction while awake. \u00a0This adds further cost to the procedure as the surgery must be performed in the day surgery unit at the Mater Hospital, Hyde Park, and a consultant anaesthetist must administer the anaesthetic.Prevention is better than cure; keeping your natural teeth for life is beneficial not just to your oral but your general health as well\u00a0and it saves money!Nutrition, nutrition, nutritionWe use the professional services of a nutritionist who is always happy to help both our patients and patients sent to us by other local dentists. The biggest problem faced by Mums and Dads in preventing tooth decay in their children is controlling the intake of sugars.\u00a0 Sugars are often contained in foods as preservatives and this aspect of nutrition is a very important part of the information offered by\u00a0a nutritionist, which explains why we try to work with a such a diet professional whenever possibleHealthy eating choices, alongside an effective oral hygiene routine and regular visits to the dentist, are the best ways to prevent dental diseases.The importance of your gumsIn another blog, Gum Disease \u2013 \u201csilent and deadly!\u201d, we look at the importance of healthy-looking gums around the teeth.Can you imagine what you would look like with a big wide smile showing teeth with receding, swollen or bleeding gums and big black spaces between your teeth?These characteristics are all signs of gum disease. Not a pretty sight! One could almost imagine seeing it on a cigarette pack as a health warning.Some important points to keep in mind:Bleeding gums are not normalBleeding from the gums when you brush or floss is not normalTreatment for gum disease is easy, effective\u00a0and affordable saving massive dental fees laterIt\u2019s cheaper and easier to prevent gum disease than treat itEmergency MessageDid you know that this leading form of tooth loss, gum disease, has been linked to general health problems such as stroke, heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes, cancer, chronic kidney disease and Alzheimer\u2019s?\u00a0That’s a fact so get your gum\u00a0disease treated now before it’s too late.Our focusWhen you come for a visit to NQ Surgical Dentistry in Townsville, we consider your oral and general health as well as your appearance. 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