20 QUEENS TOP DOCTORS • january, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Richard M Seldes, MD BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Specialties Include: · Minimal Invasive Surgery of the hip, knee & shoulder · Arthroscopic Surgery · Total Joint Replacement · General orthopedics Queens Location: 95-25 QEENS BLVD, 2FLOOR, REGO PARK 11374 718-947-3332 www.seldesmd.com University Place Orthopedics 95 UNIVERSITY PLACE, 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003 T: (212) 604-1367 MALOCCLUSION AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE Malocclusion affects 74% of American adults. If you have malocclusion, it may affect your periodontal health, because it is difficult to remove plaque when teeth are not aligned. Periodontal disease can begin as hum redness or bleeding while brushing your teeth or THE PROGRESSION OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE When teeth are crowded, plaque with harmful bacteria can attach to the tooth surface down to the bottom of the pocket. Plaque can be difficult to remove from crowded areas because it is difficult to brush and floss here. Bacteria can cause gum tissue surrounding the tooth to degrade, and if not treated, result in bone loss. using dental floss, and you may notice halitosis, or bad breath. If not treated, hum inflammation can become worse, leading to soft tissue damage, receding gums, the formation of pockets between teeth and hums, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. WEAR AND TRAUMA Poorly aligned teeth can also create unnatural stress and pressure on teeth and jaws. Teeth that are subject to excessive pressure can develop chipping and notches at the gum line called abfractions. Premature wear can lead to poor root support, loose teeth and eventually, tooth loss. IMPROVED HYGIENE With good oral hygiene, the chances of having plaque retention, tooth decay, and periodontal disease can be reduced. ASTORIA DENTAL GROUP 32-17 BROADWAY ASTORIA, NY 11106 SMILEdr.com • 866-511-5444 FREE DENTAL EXAMINATION AND X-RAYS Discount Coupon 25th YEAR ANNIVERSARY STRAIGHT TEETH ARE HEALTHIER TEETH Straight, properly aligned teeth can help you avoid the negative effects of periodontal disease. HEALTHIER GUMS Properly aligned teeth are easier to brush and floss than crowded or crooked teeth. Properly positioned teeth can help gums “fit” more tightly around them, which may lead to better periodontal health. CLIFFORD E. DEGEL, D.D.S. CARMEN EVERY – DEGEL, D.D.S.
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