AppointmentsA common, yet serious disease that often affects those individuals who neglect their daily brushing and flossing habits is periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease. Gum disease is noted by an infection in your gum tissue that if left untreated, will result in total tooth loss.
Do you constantly have bad breath no matter how often you try to cure it? Do any of your teeth appear loose or wobbly? Many of the symptoms are all indications of gum disease and should be instantly treated by your dentist.
Gum disease is an infection of your gum tissue that exists in a variety of stages, with each one being more severe than the previous. An early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. In the initial stages, some of the first symptoms will begin to appear. Protecting your mouth from gum disease begins with checking for its common symptoms.
If you have gum disease, your gums may often look swollen or extremely sensitive. If they hurt to the touch or bleed readily, you may be suffering from gum disease. Also, focus on the lengths of your teeth to see if your gums look like they are pulling back away from them.
If you would like to experience the life-changing transformation that gum disease treatments can provide, please stop by Orangeburg Dental Associates for an oral exam from Dr. Samuel Lambrecht and our team at our amazing dentist facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Schedule your visit by calling us at 803-534-1020. Every day is another chance to improve your oral health.