Gum Disease or Periodontal Disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Gum disease can be easily treated if it is caught in its early stages. Be sure to
contact us if you notice any of the following warning signs.
1. Your gums bleed very easily.
2. Your gums are very red, tender and swollen.
3. Your gums feel like they are pulling away from your teeth.
4. Your notice pus between your teeth when you push on your gums.
5. You notice bad breath or have a bad taste in your mouth.
6. Your teeth and bite feel like they are shifting and changing.
7. Your teeth feel mobile or loose.
8. Your partial/dentures are not fitting properly.
Gum disease is caused by plaque remaining around the teeth below the gumline. Over time the plaque and bacteria under the gumline causes boneloss around the teeth, which leads to tooth loss.
While brushing twice daily is a good start, it's not enough to prevent gum disease. Daily flossing will aid in breaking up the plaque in between your teeth before it hardens into a thick deposit called tartar. If tartar remains on your teeth for an extended period of time it will lead to chronic infection and inflammation. Once tartar is present on your teeth it can only be removed by having a
professional cleaning.
Dr. Emery sees all patients for their dental hygiene check-ups to ensure that gum disease is caught early and treated properly. She will determine the best
treatment plan for each patient to keep their gums healthy. It's important to follow her recommendations to avoid gum disease now and in the future.
Contact us to
schedule your next visit with
Dr. Emery to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
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