{"id":360,"date":"2023-09-12T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/?p=360"},"modified":"2023-10-23T19:28:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:28:37","slug":"4-important-facts-about-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/12\/4-important-facts-about-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Important Facts About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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September is National Gum Care Month, and that means there\u2019s no better time than now to promote awareness of healthy oral hygiene! We often think of dental care only in terms of our teeth, but our gums are just as important. Your dentist<\/a> would tell you that our gums are essential to our well-being and without them, our teeth would be unprotected and unsupported. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to understand these 4 facts about gum disease you might not have known. Keep reading to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fact #1: Gum Disease is \u2018Silent\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part of the reason gum disease is such a threat is that it goes quietly unnoticed in its early stages. It\u2019s so elusive, in fact, that up to 60% of people with gum disease aren\u2019t aware they have it. The unfortunate truth is that patients don\u2019t notice any symptoms until damage has already taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact #2: Gum Disease Happens Gradually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease occurs in stages. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Gingivitis.<\/strong> This is the early form that\u2019s so difficult to detect. Unhealthy bacteria gather below the gumline and begin to flourish which can lead to infection.<\/li>
  2. Periodontitis<\/strong>. If the earlier stage isn\u2019t caught in time, you\u2019ll inevitably end up here. In this phase, your gums react to disease and infection by receding. They pull away from your teeth, leaving the vulnerable undersides exposed. Because they\u2019re less supported they could even fall out.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In many cases, gingivitis can be remedied. Receding gums, however, are irreversible and require additional treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fact #3: All Ages Are Susceptible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There\u2019s no age limit when it comes to gum disease. Anyone at any age, with or without any remaining natural teeth, can be affected. Even small children who don\u2019t have all their teeth yet can contract it. Although dentists don\u2019t see advanced gum disease too often in younger kids, gingivitis is just as common as cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fact #4: Gum Disease Can Be Prevented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Because it\u2019s difficult to catch it in its earliest stages, it\u2019s imperative to protect ourselves from gum disease in the first place. You can keep your gums clean and healthy by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Brushing and flossing your teeth twice every day.<\/li>
    • Limit your consumption of foods with high sugar content (which encourages bacteria growth).<\/li>
    • Drink more water to regularly flush unwanted germs and particles from your mouth.<\/li>
    • Curb unhealthy habits like using alcohol and tobacco.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Your dentist knows what indicators to look for in gum disease even in its earliest stages, so keeping up routine appointments every 6 months is the safest way to prevent it. Keep your gums happy and schedule your next visit today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      At Advanced Dental Concepts, our caring team puts customer service first so that you can feel calm and confident during each visit. Our dentists take time to personalize treatment options for patients at any age. They provide a wide range of dental services to help you, whether you need a routine checkup or suspect you may have more advanced gum disease. You\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on our website or by calling (219) 763-6878.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      September is National Gum Care Month, and that means there\u2019s no better time than now to promote awareness of healthy oral hygiene! We often think of dental care only in terms of our teeth, but our gums are just as important. Your dentist would tell you that our gums are essential to our well-being and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/360"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=360"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":362,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/360\/revisions\/362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}