Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Gum Disease
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis, there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why…
The Rotem Dental Care Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Gum disease is usually the…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that…
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Categories: Dental health, Gum Disease
Regular check-ups and cleanings at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River are essential for good dental health. But in some people their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with fluoridated…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until it’s been diagosed. Fortunately, it is a treatable condition. Periodontal disease, more commonly called gum disease, is an inflammation or infection of…
Swollen Gums?
If your gums are red and swollen it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it is treatable at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River. Gum disease is progressive. Gingivitis develops when plaque is not adequately removed from your teeth. You…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, Gum Disease
Here is some essential news from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a principal cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is found in the early stages.…
Danger Zone! Five Signs of Gum Disease
Categories: General dentistry, Gum Disease
The older you are, the more at risk you are of coming down with gum disease. But even among young and middle-age adults, gum disease is a primary cause of tooth loss. Rotem Dental Care in Toms River reminds you that an ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure. Good oral hygiene can…
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