Great question. It\u2019s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it\u2019s imperative to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening.<\/p>\n
Here are the signs to watch for:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Gums that appear red or swollen
\n\u2022 Gums that feel tender
\n\u2022 Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
\n\u2022 Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
\n\u2022 Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
\n\u2022 Loose teeth
\n\u2022 Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position
\n\u2022 Any change in the way partial dentures fit<\/p>\n
If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment at our office. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Great question. It\u2019s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it\u2019s imperative to watch for warning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[22,28],"yoast_head":"\n