{"id":210,"date":"2019-12-20T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:40:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:40:15","slug":"treating-gum-disease-before-it-causes-permanent-oral-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/treating-gum-disease-before-it-causes-permanent-oral-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Gum Disease Before It Causes Other Health Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_263175577__2___1579527599_34018-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bloody toothbrush laying in bathroom sink\" class=\"wp-image-211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_263175577__2___1579527599_34018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_263175577__2___1579527599_34018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_263175577__2___1579527599_34018.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of two adults in America suffers from gum disease. It may not sound like it, but this condition is easily preventable and treatable, as long as the right precautionary measures are in place. With an experienced and highly-trained dentist by your side, even if gum disease has infected your mouth, you\u2019ll be able to reverse the symptoms to restore your oral health. The key is to treat it sooner rather than later. Read on to learn more about gum disease treatment and why it\u2019s important to tackle the issue as soon as you notice the signs. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many patients aren\u2019t aware of the symptoms of gum disease, which\nkeeps them from being able to tell when they need to visit their dentist. By\nknowing what to look out for at home, you\u2019ll be able to spot the warning signs early\nand prevent the condition from causing permanent damage to your mouth. Here are\nsome common symptoms of the disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red, swollen, inflamed, and tender gums.<\/li><li>General oral pain.<\/li><li>Bleeding while brushing or flossing. <\/li><li>Receding gums that are pulling away from your\nteeth.<\/li><li>Loose teeth.<\/li><li>Pockets of pus and plaque forming between your gums\nand teeth.<\/li><li>Chronic bad breath.<\/li><li>Oral sores.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the first sight of any of these symptoms, immediately\ncontact your dentist so they can develop a treatment plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity of your case, your dentist may\nsuggest a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">treatment\noptions<\/a>. For more mild cases, more frequent hygiene appointments and a more\nthorough at-home dental hygiene routine can help reverse the effects. If the\ndisease is more serious, a scaling and root planing appointment, also known as\na deep cleaning, paired with antibiotic therapy should help your body defend\nand fight off harmful oral bacteria. Finally, soft tissue laser treatment can\nalso provide you with relief from your symptoms while effectively and\nefficiently clearing damaging bacteria from your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Treating the Disease Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to treating gum disease is to do it early on, before\nthe case becomes too severe to reverse. There are two stages of this condition\ncalled gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis can be completely treated with\nhelp from your dentist, but periodontitis can only be treated to provide you\nwith relief from your symptoms, not to reverse the disease completely. When the\ndisease advances and is left to progress out of your control, it can increase\nyour risk of developing a variety of medical conditions and health problems,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Alzheimer\u2019s <\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Stroke<\/li><li>Respiratory infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are only a few conditions that have been directly linked\nto gum disease in countless clinical studies. With the proper at-home\nmaintenance and a gum disease treatment plan formulated by a trained\nprofessional, you can increase your odds of beating the disease and preserve\nyour smile in its natural condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Wael Kassem is passionate about providing his patients\nwith high-quality preventive dental care that helps them preserve their natural\nsmiles. That\u2019s why he offers three different gum disease treatment plans,\nincluding scaling and root planing, antibiotic therapy, and soft tissue laser\ntherapy. He works with his patients to help find the best possible treatment\nsolution that will ease their discomfort and restore their oral health. For questions\nor to schedule a consultation for gum disease therapy, visit iSmile Dental Arts\u2019\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 856-818-9998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of two adults in America suffers from gum disease. It may not sound like it, but this condition is easily preventable and treatable, as long as the right precautionary measures are in place. 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