Stages of Gum Disease Explained

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STAGES OF
GUM DISEASE
EXPLAINED
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• The connection between your overall physical
  health and oral hygiene is becoming increasingly
  clear.

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• Gum disease has been associated with
  cardiovascular disease.

It also can affect your ability to chew properly.
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• This is very important

It ensures that you can give your body the fuel
it needs to run at top efficiency.
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• Unfortunately, gum disease develops slowly and
  with very few symptoms in the earliest stages.

This means that you must partner with your
dentist to understand the stages of gum disease.
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• He or she will discuss with you the best methods
  for treating it so that you can preserve your
  teeth.

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• GINGIVITIS

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• This first stage of gum disease is the most
  common among both children and adults.

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• The good news is that it is reversible.

During this stage, your gums become slightly
inflamed by bacteria in your mouth.
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• There may be redness, swelling or bleeding that
  occurs when brushing your teeth.

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• Dentists detect gingivitis during routine oral
  exams.

They will then make sure you understand how to
properly brush and floss your teeth.
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• Regular cleanings will be recommended.

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• And, possibly, a special rinse to reduce bacteria
  around your gum line.

The pay off of staying on top of your oral
hygiene routine will be a positive review at your
next dental exam.
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• PERIODONTITIS

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• This stage is marked by deeper pockets around
  your gum line.

And damage to the soft tissues in your mouth and
jawbone.
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• When you look in the mirror you may notice that
  your gums are bright red, puffy and creating
  spaces between your teeth.

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• Your gums may be tender to the touch.

They may hurt when brushing your teeth.
Pus can also form around your teeth.
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• And you may notice a foul taste when eating.

It may not be possible to completely reverse the
damage to your bones at this point.
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• But your dentist can halt the progression of the
  disease by performing a deeper cleaning.

This will involve scaling and root planing.
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• It helps remove the plaque and tartar causing the
  infection around your gums.

It also helps prohibit further inflammation.
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• Advanced Periodontitis

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• The final stage of gum disease occurs when
  serious bone loss is detected.

It also helps prohibit further inflammation.
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• The final stage of gum disease occurs when
  serious bone loss is detected.

Bacteria will have begun to destroy the tissues
that hold your teeth in place.
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• At this point, teeth will begin to shift and
  loosen.

The appropriate support structures in your mouth
are no longer there.
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• Sadly, tooth extraction is sometimes necessary to
  begin restoring the mouth to a better state of
  health.

This stage is often upsetting for patients.
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• But it is reassuring to know that your dentist
  can still do many things to preserve your
  remaining teeth and soft tissues using advanced
  surgical and tooth cleaning techniques.

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• Brushing your teeth twice a day is a great way to
  keep them white and shiny.

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• Always remember that oral hygiene goes deeper
  than just the surface.

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• Gum disease is preventable with regular dental
  exams and cleanings.

So, maintain your treatment plan.
And see your dentist at the first sign of
periodontal disease.
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• Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
  care clinic with dentists that care about you and
  your health.

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• Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
  your dreams.
• Call us for an appointment at [phone].

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