General
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy mouth. Treating gum disease is vital for your oral health and overall wellness!
The Signs
Of Gum Disease
The most common signs of gum disease are bleeding from the gums, excessive bleeding from the gums when brushing or flossing, swelling or tenderness of the gums, the feeling of loose or wobbly teeth, changes in your bite or the way teeth fit together, a bad or metallic taste in your mouth, bad breath, or a recession in your gum line. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is of utmost importance that you reach out to us right away. Our quick intervention could reverse gum disease or at least minimize the damage it is doing to your mouth and overall body health.
Healthy Gums Are The Foundation Of Healthy Teeth
Preventing Periodontal Disease
The very best way to keep your gums healthy and prevent periodontal disease is to have regular dental exams and a good oral health routine. However, it is also important to remember that regardless of how clean your teeth may be, unhealthy gums can still create significant issues for your oral and overall health. In fact, periodontal disease can silently damage your teeth and even increase your risk for heart attack or stroke. The latter is due to harmful bacteria entering into the bloodstream.
Treating Periodontal Disease
The good news is that if periodontal disease is caught early and dealt with by experienced dental professionals, it is highly treatable and can even be reversed. The worse course of action is to do nothing, as periodontal disease will not go away on its own and will only get worse. If you’re dealing with symptoms of gum disease or have already been diagnosed, we’re happy to give you our expert opinion and recommend a course of action. Please do not delay as your health depends on effective intervention by qualified professionals, and our dentists here at the Dental Arts Center can help you!
What Causes Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
Periodontal disease is caused by the buildup of plaque. If plaque is not regularly removed at regular dental visits, it then turns into a harder substance known as tartar. When tartar settles into the area where teeth and gums meet it can lead to gum disease. Lifestyle choices can also elevate your risk of gum disease. For example, those who smoke or chew tobacco are also at an increased risk for having periodontal disease. If you or someone you love is struggling with gum disease, we encourage you to make an appointment with us. We will thoroughly evaluate the gums and carefully go over our recommended course of action.
Maintain Healthy Gums
At Every Life Stage
Effective Dental Solutions
For The Whole Family
Like most issues of the mouth, periodontal disease starts with an excess of plaque that hardens into tartar between the teeth and gums. While we prefer preventing this disease from ever occurring through encouraging healthy brushing and flossing habits and regular in-office dental care, we are also experts in treating this condition. If we can catch it early, we can often times reverse it entirely.
Eddie Lorents, DDS
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