Periodontal disease, or gum disease, impacts millions of Americans. The earlier stages often go unnoticed, but do have specific signs including persistent bad breath, red or swollen gums, and bleeding of the gums while brushing and flossing. If left untreated, the condition can worsen to the later stages of periodontal disease. At this point, the […]
If you’ve experienced changes in the appearance or feel of your mouth, there is a chance it’s the beginning of gum disease. Periodontitis is a serious infection of the gums that damages soft tissue and depletes the underlying bone that your teeth hold onto. Periodontitis can even cause your teeth to loosen or fall out […]
Do you see red when you brush or floss? This is a tell-tale sign of bleeding gums. You may dismiss this as no big deal. It’s just a little blood, right? Actually, bleeding gums can be an early sign of gum disease. Your gums bleed when plaque builds up and causes your gums to become […]