Gum Disease

Gum disease is actually an umbrella term for two different diseases. One is gingivitis and the other is periodontitis. The difference between the two is that gingivitis is a shorter-term disease, meaning it comes in quicker and can be treated, and goes away quickly. Periodontitis is a long-term effect of chronic gingivitis.

Preventing Gum Disease

Gingivitis is caused by anything that irritates the gums. The most common cause is anything related to poor dental hygiene. Consider that you aren’t brushing or flossing for a while. During this time, the bacteria you have in your mouth, which you need to be healthy, sets on the teeth and turns into little stones. When these stones form, they’re small and sharp. They irritate the gums and that causes some inflammation, which leads to gingivitis.

The best way to prevent gum disease is to promote good brushing and flossing twice a day, every day.

At Rockside Family Dental Care we can help you prevent or reverse gingivitis through periodic cleaning. What we do is scrape those little stones off of the teeth and make sure that they’re not sitting there irritating the gums anymore.

Signs And Symptoms Of Gum Disease

Your gums shouldn’t bleed when you floss. So if they are bleeding, that’s a sign of some gingivitis. If you have continuous bad breath, this can sometimes mean gingivitis as well.

When referring to Periodontitis, the long-term disease, you’ll actually have gingivitis sticking around much longer. You’ll notice a tooth or your gums kind of start to recede or they might get more sensitive and it happens for over a lifetime. The teeth could even get loose which is why the team at Rockside Family Dental Care really try to help and encourage you to prevent all types of gum disease with proper oral care and routine cleanings at our office.

Find Out More Information On Gum Disease

You can find out more, get your questions answered, and schedule your next cleaning with Rockside Family Dental Care by calling our office!