December 2023 - Carolina Complete Dental Blog

December 27, 2023

Goose Creek dentist, Dr. Jason Barganier at Carolina Complete Dental Care tells patients about what scaling and root planing is and why it might be part of your treatment plan. Teeth are typically the first thing that comes to mind for people when they hear the words dentist or dentistry, which makes sense—the root word dent actually means tooth! However, your teeth require healthy gums to hold them in place.

Did you know gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss? That’s why it’s important for us to examine your gums just as thoroughly as your teeth, and for you to remain diligent about your oral hygiene routines and cleaning visits with your Goose Creek dental team at Carolina Complete Dental Care.

If You Have Gum Disease

First, know that you’re not alone. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. over the age of 30 experience chronic periodontitis (the advanced stage of gum disease, which starts as gingivitis). Gum disease can be treated, and one of our first steps might be scaling and root planing.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit with Carolina Complete Dental Care to ensure your teeth and gums are in good shape, contact Carolina Complete Dental Care today!

The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

December 13, 2023

Goose Creek dentist, Dr. Jason Barganier at Carolina Complete Dental Care lets patients know that certain mouthwashes may actually be harmful to their oral health. At Carolina Complete Dental Care, we know a lot of people feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene routines when they swish with mouthwash—which may be true, but it depends on the mouthwash. If you floss and brush properly, mouthwash isn’t always necessary, and certain types could even be harmful to your oral health.

Think about it this way: do you take antibiotics when you don’t have an infection that requires them? Like antibiotics, certain mouthwashes can kill beneficial bacteria and either create or aggravate problems.

It’s All About the Ingredients

One of the conditions that can be exacerbated by mouthwash is dry mouth, and it’s usually due to the alcohol content many of them carry. Do you know that burning feeling that makes it feel like it’s working? That’s the alcohol, and it’s actually doing more harm than good.

If you have any questions or concerns about this topic or any other oral health subject, contact Carolina Complete Dental Care today. We love staying in touch with our dental family!