Although you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you head to your hygiene appointment expecting to get back a clean bill of health. To your surprise, your dentist diagnoses you with gum disease instead of praising you for your excellent dental care at home. But how?

Many people have been in this situation before. The fact of the matter is that dental health isn’t just one sided. Healthy gums and teeth take a team of two: you and your Waterbury Smiles dentist, either Dr. Marini or Dr. Mancini. It’s important to understand that first off, you’re not the only patient that has been surprised with a gum disease diagnosis. Secondly, it’s important to understand that not only is gum disease preventable but that it’s effects are reversible. If you receive gum disease treatment in Waterbury early on, you can get your dental health back on track.

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You know that eating a well-balanced diet will get you the results you want when it comes to losing or gaining weight. But did you know that the types of foods you eat can also either benefit your teeth or gums or deteriorate them overtime? There is a close connection between good dental health and overall health. Your family dentist in Waterbury wants to share with you how an excellent healthy diet and overall better lifestyle can help you reach your optimal oral health.

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