Do You Know How Common Gum Disease Is?

Gum disease is quite prevalent. People can have mild cases of gingivitis to severe form of periodontitis. Gum disease may lead to other diseases like diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer. It is important to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Most people do not understand the correlation between healthy gums and overall health.

Here are things to check for when determining the overall state of your gums. Do your gums bleed while brushing or flossing? If yes, then schedule a visit with your dentist. Gum disease contributes to the progression of other diseases so it is important that you treat gum disease as soon as possible.

Get into a healthy oral routine. To prevent gum disease, brush twice daily and floss at least once a day.

Periodontists are gum disease specialists, who study the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. They know the latest treatments and technologies.

Once you lose a tooth, it is gone forever. Gum disease causes tooth loss. However, you can get dental implants, which have a 98 percent success rate.

Poor oral hygiene is not the only way to develop gum disease. Stress, poor diet and genetics also play a role in your gums health. However, you can keep your gum disease in check by creating a healthy oral routine.

A dentist will tell you more ways to keep your gums healthy.

For questions about gum health or if you suffer any of the symptoms listed above, contact Smiles by Bergen Dental and make an appointment. Smiles by Bergen Dental is conveniently located in Midland Park New Jersey, we're within minutes from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Paramus, Ramsey, Allendale, Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus.