{"id":115,"date":"2019-10-05T15:47:29","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T15:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2019-11-05T16:10:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T16:10:06","slug":"gum-disease-noticing-and-treating-the-symptoms-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/gum-disease-noticing-and-treating-the-symptoms-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease: Noticing and Treating The Symptoms Early"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_120773404__1572968987_61334-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease diganosis\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_120773404__1572968987_61334-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_120773404__1572968987_61334-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_120773404__1572968987_61334.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every two American adults has been affected by gum disease. While this statistic makes it seem nearly impossible to avoid, this common oral health condition is easily preventable. The key is being able to spot the symptoms early and catch it before it has had a chance to develop into something more severe. With the right preventive measures in place and the knowledge on how to keep your mouth healthy, you won\u2019t become a part of this statistic. Read on to learn everything there is to know about fighting off gum disease.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gums that damages\nyour oral tissues and jawbone, which supports the teeth. When plaque accumulates\nin your mouth, it provides the perfect environment for harmful oral bacteria to\nbreed in. As they munch on sugar and carbohydrates found in the film covering\nyour teeth, they produce waste in the form of toxins and acid. The acid erodes\nyour enamel, leaving your teeth vulnerable to decay, and the toxins cause gum\ninflammation and irritation. Without timely intervention, the condition only\ngets worse and results in more severe side-effects, becoming incurable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to be able to spot the symptoms of gum disease early so you can visit your dentist for periodontal therapy. When the issue is ignored, the severity of the signs progresses and causes lasting oral and overall health problems. Some signs to keep an eye out for (in the order of early to late-stage gum disease), include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swollen, tender, and irritated gums.<\/li><li>Bleeding while flossing. <\/li><li>Chronic bad breath.<\/li><li>Oral sores.<\/li><li>Receding gums that are pulling away from your\nteeth, causing them to look longer.<\/li><li>Pus pockets between your gums and teeth.<\/li><li>A change in your bite.<\/li><li>A change in the way your dentures or partial\ndentures fit in your mouth.<\/li><li>Loose or falling out teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although gum disease is so prevalent, it\u2019s highly\npreventable and can even be treated with good oral hygiene and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">early professional\nintervention<\/a>. Some of the actions you can take to keep harmful oral bacteria\nfrom accumulating and causing an infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keeping up with your oral hygiene routine. Be\nsure to brush twice each day for at least two minutes with a non-abrasive\ntoothpaste and soft-bristled brush to remove plaque and food debris. <\/li><li>Visiting your dentist for routine checkups and\ncleanings. Your professional can reduce the accumulation of plaque and tartar\nin your mouth, preventing a bacterial invasion. They can also help spot early\nsigns of the disease that you may not be able to at home.<\/li><li>Visiting your dentist for periodontal therapy.\nBased on what stage your disease has progressed to, your dentist will develop a\ncustom-tailored treatment plan to ease your discomfort and reverse the\ncondition, if possible.<\/li><li>Floss at least once a day to limit the amount of\nplaque and food debris in your mouth.<\/li><li>Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash every day.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the proper preventive dental measures in place, you can\nensure that your mouth will stay healthy and happy for years to come. The last\nthing you would want is to become a part of a statistic and suffer from the\nterrible and severe side-effects of this bacterial gum infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jaclyn Jenson has been the leader and owner of Renu\nDental for over a decade. Her focus is to provide each of her patients with\ncomfortable and trustworthy dental care that keeps the small problems from ever\nhaving a chance to become more severe. She strives to give her patients the\nhigh-quality preventive care and knowledge they need to maintain healthy and\nbeautiful smiles for years to come. For questions or to schedule a consultation\nfor periodontal therapy, visit Renu Dental\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 218-281-1301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every two American adults has been affected by gum disease. While this statistic makes it seem nearly impossible to avoid, this common oral health condition is easily preventable. 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