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Gum Disease Awareness Month

Gum Disease Awareness Month

Gum disease and tooth decay are widespread dental problems that affect millions of people worldwide. Gum disease affects far more than just gums. It also significantly increases your risk of tooth loss, heart disease, stroke, bone destruction, and diabetes. It is well-known that patients with gum disease were three times as likely to have a stroke involving blood vessels in the back of the brain, which controls vision, coordination, and other vital bodily functions. Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.

Brushing twice a day and flossing daily are the best ways for prevention, as well as regular check-ups. Early-stage gum disease, or gingivitis, is easily detected by your dental hygienist and is highly treatable, thus preventing advanced gum disease. Preventative care at home, combined with twice a year visit to our office, will keep your teeth and gums healthy and enable us to catch any problems and diseases early. Oral health is essential to general health and well-being.

Here are some tips to prevent gum disease:

  • Brush your teeth every morning and night
  • Blush your gums. It may feel weird at first, but it removes bacteria and improves blood circulation
  • Floss before you brush your teeth. It’s an extra step that does wonders for your gums, your teeth, and your breath
  • See a dentist every six months for a cleaning and a professional inspection of your gums

For more information about gum disease prevention, please call Alpha Plus Dental at (617) 274-8494 or contact us online.
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A graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (with honors), Dr. Stan Kovtun is among the select few mercury-safe and biological dentists in Brookline, MA. With expertise in general, preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as periodontal disease procedures, Dr. Kovtun is committed to patient education and comprehensive treatment plans. So, patients keep their teeth for life.

Patients benefit from Dr. Kovtun's focus on long-term relationships, continuing education, and investments in lasers, digital imaging, ozone, and other technologies.

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I drive over an hour from Cape Cod for all my dental work because Dr. Kovtun is one of the few Biological dentists around. Not only is he a master at dentistry but he offers a healthier holistic approach to oral health that is so important to me. Often times, conventional dentists overlook at the importance or how oral health effects the entire body. He and his staff are super nice and I'm glad I found them!! Read More
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Have been a patient here for quite a while now. It was hard to find a dentist that I trusted in the area, but I've really enjoyed this practice. They tend to be conservative with their assessment, which I really value - no unnecessary treatments, and my teeth feel and look great. Read More
Monica O.
Dr. Kovtun is great. I chipped my 7-year molar, and he was able to fit me in the very next morning! He safely, quickly, and painlessly removed my old amalgam filling and prepped my tooth with a temporary fix while I wait for a beautiful new permanent one. He is knowledgeable, informative, and accomodating. The staff is super-competent and friendly. I will definitely be scheduling other dental procedures here. Excellent, excellent, excellent!! Read More
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