{"id":347,"date":"2023-09-12T12:38:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/?p=347"},"modified":"2023-10-05T12:44:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T12:44:44","slug":"4-interesting-facts-about-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/4-interesting-facts-about-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Interesting Facts About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s no better time than September, National Gum Care Month, to promote healthy oral hygiene! We tend to think of dental care as pertaining only to our teeth, but our gums play an equally significant role. In fact, gum disease<\/a> is the number one leading cause of tooth loss in adults- even more than tooth decay! Keep reading to learn 4 facts about gum disease and how you can prevent it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fact #1- It Comes In Stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically gum disease happens in two stages. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Gingivitis<\/strong>. This is the early stage of gum disease. It happens when unhealthy bacteria gather below the gumline. These microbes react to sugars in foods we consume and build plaque around the tooth and gums that can result in infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Periodontitis<\/strong>. If gingivitis goes untreated, it advances to periodontitis. In this stage, your gums may pull away from your teeth to avoid unhealthy bacteria. This exposes the vulnerable undersides of your tooth and can even result in tooth loss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Typically, your dentist can treat gingivitis, but damage done to the gums as periodontitis develops is often irreversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fact #2- It\u2019s Silent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In an ideal world, we would immediately notice symptoms of unhealthy gums. It\u2019s unfortunately easy to miss early indicators, though, and so it\u2019s considered a \u201csilent\u201d disease. If you\u2019re like 60% of people, you might not even know anything\u2019s wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fact #3- No Age Is Immune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Parents of young children need to be just as aware of their little one\u2019s oral well-being as their own because gum disease can affect anyone at any age. While more advanced gum disease is not as common among children, gingivitis is as chronic as cavities! Curbing back their access to high-sugar foods and drinks can help, along with consistent dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fact #4- It\u2019s Preventable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Because it\u2019s sometimes difficult to catch in the early stages, we often don\u2019t know bacteria is working against our gums until damage (like receding gums) has taken place. The harm cannot be reversed and so it\u2019s important to stop it from occurring in the first place. Fortunately, gum disease is highly preventable! You can protect both your teeth and gums from plaque and bacteria by brushing and flossing at least twice every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While it does minimize the likelihood that you\u2019ll develop gum disease, even with an impeccable dental routine, you might still be at risk. Other factors like tobacco or alcohol use, diabetes, some medications, and genetics all can impact your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Therefore, the best way to ensure pristine gums is to keep up standard appointments with your dentist. They\u2019ll be able to spot signs of gum disease in time to treat it properly if you\u2019re visiting regularly. By maintaining a high standard of care, you help ensure your gums stay healthy and strong for the long haul!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    Dr. Zachary Carnow is a 3rd<\/sup> generation dentist and worked alongside his father practicing general dentistry before specialty training in Periodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Now, he is a board-certified periodontist and holds a dental license in 3 states. As a periodontist, he is specifically trained in all aspects of gum care. If you\u2019re concerned that you might have developed gum disease, there\u2019s no one better equipped to help! You\u2019re welcome to contact the office on the website<\/a> or call (214) 619-4990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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