Your Smile Tells All, Prevent Long Island Gum Disease

To smile or not to smile, that is the question of the day. For decades smiling has been tied to social status, careers and self confidence. Hence the lack of a smile could lean more towards the opposite. Why then would anyone choose not to smile? According to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology Long Island gum disease may indeed make people not want to smile in front of others.

The study, which was conducted at the University of Michigan, evaluated the smiling patterns of 21 periodontal patients while viewing a segment of a comedy program. At predetermined measurement points throughout the segment, the researchers assessed three dimensions of each patient's smile: the horizontal width of the mouth in millimeters, the open width of the mouth in millimeters, and the number of teeth shown.

The findings indicated that the severity of gum disease has a definite impact on how confidently an individual will smile. Unfortunately smiling is held in our society to identify a person’s confidence in the social and work arena as well as comfort level. Meaning if you’re restricting your smile you could be sending an unintentional message to those around you.

Prevent Gum Disease and Smile with Confidence

Gum disease can sneak up on anyone and you’re no different. Learning how to prevent gum disease is step number one. This should include daily brushing and flossing, regular dental check-ups and eating a healthy diet. Then familiarize yourself with early warning signs including red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath, and frequent bleeding when brushing. Finally stay on the lookout for those early warning signs while maintaining a daily oral routine of prevention.

If signs of Long Island gum disease develop contact a Periodontist as soon as possible. Dr. Scharf treats gum disease with a laser, not a scalpel. For people who want an alternative to gum surgery call Dr. Scharf at 631-661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.