Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease

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Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is learned in the early stages.

What warning signs should you be looking for?

  1. Gums that bleed typically
  2. Gums that appear tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed
  3. Your bite changes or your teeth suddenly don’t seem to fit together
  4. Gums that are pulling away from the teeth
  5. A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath

Hopefully, you are not experiencing any of these things. If you are not removing plaque between your teeth, however, your gums are at risk. Brushing alone is not enough—make sure you floss daily.

Regular check-ups with your dentist are another critical weapon in the fight against gum disease.

I’m Dentist Trey Carico of Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry. We take pride in caring for our patients and want them to have healthy and beautiful smiles. Many of our patients wonder if a smile makeover is right for them. If you’d like to know, schedule an appointment and we’ll take a look!

Our practice offers:

dental implants
sedation dentistry
cosmetic dentistry
sleep apnea treatment

world-class dentistry

Source:
http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/gum_warnings.htm, accessed on July 25, 2013

 

Contact Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry:

423-756-1540

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

830 Cherokee Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, Tennessee
37405

 

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