General Health Information

In all honesty, good oral hygiene may not be enough to prevent common
dental problems like gum disease from becoming severe periodontal
disease. This is because even someone who brushes after every meal and
flosses regularly may still have bad habits that encourage the growth
of the bacteria responsible for gum disease problems. Smoking, because
it affects both the immune system and salivation rates, literally
triples your chances of developing severe periodontal disease
when compared to a non-smoker. Preventing severe periodontal disease is
definitely not as simple as taking care to brush and floss every day
but your chances are pretty good when you also take care to properly
hydrate and avoid depleting your immune system.