Scottsdale Dentist         Douglas O Beischel DDS and Beth D Vander Schaaf DDS PC          Implant Dentistry

Beth D Vander Schaaf DDS
Douglas O Beischel DDS

7342 East Thomas Road Suite 100 = Scottsdale AZ = 85251 = (480) 994-5225
 

Plaque - A visible dental problem
 

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 can lead to gum disease.

Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth.  Many patients Dr. Vander Schaaf and Dr. Beischel see assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K.

But very often, losing just one tooth can lead to the loss of support, and teeth begin to drift into the empty space, causing a change in the bite.  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 Douglas O Beischel DDS and Beth D Vander Schaaf DDS PC our focus is in the treatment of problems such as these. Call our office at (480) 994-5225 for the care you need.

 

 

 


Dental Plaque
In Scottsdale Arizona and the surrounding
Phoenix - Tempe - Mesa - Chandler AZ areas.