There’s More To Gum Disease Than Meets The Eye

Too many people find themselves in dire situations by believing the lie that your body will let you know when something is wrong. While sometimes this can be the case, there are seriously destructive diseases that can be hiding without any feeling or an apparent appearance on your body. One of these diseases is gum disease. Gingivitis, gum disease in its earliest form, is something that only a trained dental hygienist can spot because they have the tools to do so.

The irritation might be so far back into your mouth where you can’t see it, meaning that your routine dental check-ups are vital to not only the health of your mouth but also the health of your body. We at Shenk Dental Care in Roswell, GA, love taking care of our patients, and this is just one way we do it.

Gum Disease Threatens Your Smile & Health

To really know what gum disease is and how it threatens your smile and house, let’s take a look at a few of the different symptoms associated with it:

• Red, swollen gums
• Chronic bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Gum soreness
• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss

There are more common symptoms, but you shouldn’t wait until you notice them before seeking the help of a dental professional. If your word you have gum disease what should you do?

What We Can Do About It

Thanks to advancements in the dental world, dental lasers have changed gum disease treatment in a positive way. There is no more cutting or stitching involved in gum disease treatment meaning recovery time is shorter. Laser gum therapy is also a more comfortable procedure that regenerates your gum tissue, and it’s much more precise.

To find out if our Rosewell, GA, office offers this treatment feel free to give us a call or send us an e-mail today!