NJ Dentist, Dr Sherzoy strongly believes that patients with gum disease that are not taking care of it, are taking serious chances with their health.

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Many of you have experienced bleeding of the gums but have never paid much mind to it. Bleeding of the gums is also known as, periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Periodontal disease attacks just below the gum; in which causes the supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged it creates a deeper pocket around the tooth. Once you have periodontal disease it’s not reversible, but can indeed be controlled.  This is why it’s so important to focus on healthy dental habits because it’s much easier to prevent gum disease than to live with it.  Dr. Sherzoy believes that being treated at once for bleeding gum disease is a smart way to prevent an unhealthy smile. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Sherzoy is known to be a talented cosmetic dentist who has helped patients regain their beautiful fresh and healthy smile. Many of you may not think gum disease is fatal but it is.  It causes heart attacks, strokes and birth defects.  There is new evidence growing that besides smoking, alcohol use and drug use during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, also periodontal disease is becoming a new risk factor.  More research is needed to confirm how periodontal disease may affect pregnancy outcomes, but it appears that periodontal disease increases levels of biological fluid that induces labor. Sherzoy agrees, “As gum disease progresses, your gums, begin to pull away from your teeth creating pockets caused by the plaque and tartar. Bacteria grow in these pockets, preventing your gums from healing, and making the problem worst. There is no way for you to clean these pockets in your gums at home. However, at Bogota Dental we can safely remove the bacteria and allow your gums to heal again. If left untreated, gum disease will begin destroying tissue and even your jawbone.”