{"id":514,"date":"2016-06-08T14:21:02","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T14:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=514"},"modified":"2016-06-08T14:22:06","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T14:22:06","slug":"signs-of-gum-disease-see-your-waco-dentist-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/signs-of-gum-disease-see-your-waco-dentist-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Gum Disease? See Your Waco Dentist Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-453957811-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"waco dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-453957811-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-453957811.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The signs of gum disease often go ignored &#8212; but it couldn\u2019t be more important to seek treatment for gum disease, also known as periodontitis. Left untreated, the condition can have serious effects on an otherwise healthy body. Think your chances of developing periodontitis are low? It\u2019s estimated that 75 percent of American adults exhibit the symptoms of gum disease. Fortunately, the condition is easy to treat and reverse, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/tour-our-office.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your Waco dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers gum disease treatment at Premier Family Dental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of gum disease are painless, which means the condition may not be recognized until it\u2019s reached its later stages. Some signs you may be dealing with periodontal disease include the following.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red, swollen, tender gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gums that bleed (usually noticed after brushing and flossing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitive teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in the way the bite fits together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in the fit of a partial denture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once gum disease has advanced, teeth may become loose and eventually fall out. To prevent tooth loss and maintain good overall health, it\u2019s vital that you receive treatment for gum disease before the condition reaches this late stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Factors of Gum Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who exhibit the risk factors of gum disease should be aware of their elevated chances for developing the condition. For these patients, more frequent visits to the dentist and better dental hygiene can help to prevent gum disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors that increase your risk for developing gum disease include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor dental hygiene (inadequate brushing and flossing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crooked teeth that make proper cleaning difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy can cause a temporary form of the condition known as pregnancy gingivitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (risk increases over the age of 35, and again over the age of 65)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications that cause dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect you or a loved one are suffering from gum disease, don\u2019t hesitate to seek treatment. Left untreated, gum disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Gum Disease Is Treated<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its earliest stages, gum disease is reversible with improved oral hygiene and a few extra hygiene visits to the dentist. Scaling and root planing (also called a deep cleaning) may be necessary for moderate levels of gum disease. This method may be combined with antibiotic treatment to fully heal the mouth. Once gum disease has reached its later stages, nonsurgical methods may not be an option. Surgery can reverse advanced periodontitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html#appointment-form\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for gum disease evaluation or treatment with Dr. Cofer today! Good gum health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Let us check in on your gums to prevent gum disease in Waco this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The signs of gum disease often go ignored &#8212; but it couldn\u2019t be more important to seek treatment for gum disease, also known as periodontitis. Left untreated, the condition can have serious effects on an otherwise healthy body. Think your chances of developing periodontitis are low? 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