{"id":195,"date":"2019-09-25T17:55:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T17:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/?p=195"},"modified":"2019-10-10T17:55:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T17:55:36","slug":"avoiding-and-treating-gum-disease-in-north-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/25\/avoiding-and-treating-gum-disease-in-north-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Gums for a Healthy Smile: Keeping Gum Disease Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_70539716__1570729900_66167-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Checking gums\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_70539716__1570729900_66167-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_70539716__1570729900_66167-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_70539716__1570729900_66167.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Living with untreated gum disease in North Dallas can eventually lead to losing your teeth. That\u2019s why dentists all over the country are taking advantage of National Gum Care Month in September to remind their patients why their gums are just as important to take care of as their pearly whites. Take this time to remind yourself of what gum disease really is \u2013 and how you can avoid it!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Gum disease is a result of bacteria in your mouth entering and infecting your gums as well as nearby ligaments and bone tissue. It\u2019s usually caused by the plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth and gums; if they\u2019re not removed in time, gum disease will begin.<\/p>\n<p>Early on, your gums may become red and swollen. You\u2019ll sometimes notice that they\u2019re tender and bleed easily whenever you floss. At this point, a dental cleaning and good oral hygiene at home might be able to cure the condition, but delaying treatment for too long can lead to gum disease becoming periodontitis. At this point, the gum tissue will pull away from the teeth, and the bone holding them in place will start to deteriorate. Sooner or later, you could suffer from tooth loss.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Keep Your Gums Healthy?<\/h2>\n<p>While your dentist can use periodontal therapy in North Dallas to treat gum disease, preventing it from happening in the first place should always be your first choice. It\u2019s not hard to keep your gums healthy, but it does require daily care and attention. Here are some tips you can follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste two times a day. Don\u2019t forget to brush on and around the gum line. For the best prevention possible, you might consider keeping a toothbrush at work. Also, frayed toothbrushes won\u2019t do you much good, so be sure to replace them every three or four months.<\/li>\n<li>Floss at least once a day. If you have trouble with traditional string floss, look into getting interdental brushes or water flossers that might be easier to use.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid dry mouth by sipping water throughout the day or chewing sugarless gum.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using tobacco products of any kind. Tobacco not only increases your risk of gum disease, but it also makes it harder for gum tissue to heal itself.<\/li>\n<li>If you have diabetes, your gums \u2013 and the rest of your body \u2013 will be extra vulnerable to infection, so take steps to keep the condition under control.<\/li>\n<li>Eat plenty of healthy foods \u2013 apples, milk, certain yogurts and so on \u2013 that are good for your teeth and don\u2019t contain a lot of sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/services.html\">visit your dentist<\/a> at least twice a year; they\u2019ll remove any plaque and tartar you\u2019ve missed and can catch the warning signs of gum disease early. Remember, it never pays to take chances with your smile \u2013 and that goes for your gums as well as your teeth!<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Dale Greer graduated from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1977 and was voted as \u201cOne of the Best Dentists in Dallas\u201d by his peers in D magazine. He regularly writes dental articles and makes it a point to continue his education so that he stays at the forefront of the field. To ask about gum disease or schedule a periodontal appointment, visit his Dallas practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (972) 233-4546.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with untreated gum disease in North Dallas can eventually lead to losing your teeth. That\u2019s why dentists all over the country are taking advantage of National Gum Care Month in September to remind their patients why their gums are just as important to take care of as their pearly whites. 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