Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss?The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling, there is a bright side. Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages.
Regular check-ups with your dentist are essential, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for.
1. Gums that bleed very easily
2. Gums that appear tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed
3. A bite that changes suddenly so that your teeth don’t seem to fit together correctly
4. Gums that are pulling away from the teeth
5. A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath
6. Loose or separating teeth
If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your dentist today. Avoiding these problems is ideal, but brushing isn’t enough. Since plaque causes gum disease, removing plaque through regular flossing is the key to healthy gums.
My name is Dr. Ronen Rotem and my practice, Rotem Dental Care, serves the Stafford Township, Manchester Township, and Jackson areas. We take pride in caring for our patients and we want them to have healthy, beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. Many of our patients seek specifics about smile redesigns. If you’d like to know, schedule an appointment and we’ll take a look!
Our practice specializes in:
sedation dentistry
dental implants
sleep apnea
periodontal
Contact us at 732-228-4028 and a member of our trustworthy staff can make an appointment for you. During your consultation, you can communicate with Dr. Ronen Rotem about swollen gums, veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more.
We hope to hear from you soon!
The following website was used as source material for this blog: https://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/gum_warnings.htm, accessed on October 22, 2014
Contact Rotem Dental Care: 732-228-4028
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355 Lakehurst Rd
Toms River, New Jersey
08755
