{"id":47,"date":"2020-01-16T19:46:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T19:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2020-02-26T19:46:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T19:46:57","slug":"how-know-gum-disease-therapy-in-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/16\/how-know-gum-disease-therapy-in-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know If You Have Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you ever finished brushing your teeth only to find a\nlittle bit of blood in your sink? Maybe you shrugged it off, dismissing it as\nnothing important. The truth is that bleeding gums are one of the first signs\nof gum\ndisease<\/a>, an extremely common bacterial infection in your gum tissue that,\nif left untreated, can cause your teeth to loosen and even fall out! To avoid\nthese complications, it\u2019s best to seek gum disease therapy in Forest as soon as\nyou suspect you have the condition. But how can you determine whether you have\nit? Here are some of the most common signs to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Swollen, Red Gums <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease usually starts with inflammation along the\ngumline. Your gums might also feel tender or sore and bleed easily when you\nbrush and floss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Breath <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The more dental plaque you have on your teeth, the more harmful\nbacteria there are. When you eat anything sugary, these bacteria feed on that\nand release a foul-smelling waste product that affects your breath. If your bad\nbreath doesn\u2019t respond to brushing, flossing, and mouthwash, it may be a sign\nof gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth That Appear Longer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease can cause the bone supporting your teeth to\nbreak down. When this happens, your gums start pulling back from your teeth,\nmaking your teeth look longer. This is known as receding gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensitive Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Receding gums often go hand in hand with tooth sensitivity. With\nreceding gums, the sensitive layer of the tooth \u2013 known as dentin \u2013 is exposed,\ncausing discomfort when your teeth are exposed to cold foods, drinks, and air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiggly or Shifting Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When gum disease, particularly in the advanced stages,\nattacks the bones that anchor your teeth in place, it can result in teeth that\nloosen or move around. It can even alter the way that your teeth fit together\nwhen you bite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of the above symptoms sound familiar to you, schedule\nan appointment with your dentist in Forest as soon as you can. Gum disease is\neasiest to treat in its early stages. Don\u2019t worry, your dentist will make sure\nyour treatment is as comfortable and pain-free as possible! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nSteven Hatch<\/a> has spent over 10 years practicing at Crossroads Family\nDentistry, after graduating from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of\nDentistry. He has undergone both the Biomet Synergy Training Program as well as\nmultiple American Dental Association post-graduate courses every year to stay\non top of the latest that modern dentistry has to offer. His practice offers\ngum disease therapy to help soothe your irritated gums. If you experience any\nof the symptoms listed earlier, give them a\ncall<\/a> at (434) 841-1704. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever finished brushing your teeth only to find a little bit of blood in your sink? Maybe you shrugged it off, dismissing it as nothing important. The truth is that bleeding gums are one of the first signs of gum disease, an extremely common bacterial infection in your gum tissue that, if left […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47\/revisions\/49"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}