{"id":363,"date":"2016-09-19T19:43:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T19:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2016-09-19T19:43:30","modified_gmt":"2016-09-19T19:43:30","slug":"tips-on-how-to-prevent-gum-disease-in-weatherford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prevent-gum-disease-in-weatherford\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Prevent Gum Disease in Weatherford"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Here<\/a>Have you been lucky enough to be told that you have bad breath? While you may have felt embarrassed or offended at first, you\u2019ve actually been given a great opportunity! Chronic bad breath is one of the early indicators that you may have gum disease, and now is the time to contact Dr. Deborah Romack and Dr. Garrett Mulkey at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry and schedule a cleaning and check up appointment. Catching gum disease in its earliest stage is the best way to ensure that you can effectively manage it. Here are some tips on how you can prevent gums disease in Weatherford.<\/p>\n

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What is Gum Disease?<\/h3>\n

Also known as periodontal disease<\/a>, this condition occurs when your gum tissue separates from your teeth due to excessive plaque and tartar build up. This allows dangerous bacteria into your system that will gradually destroy your gum tissue and bone, leading to tooth loss.<\/p>\n

This bacteria can also enter into your bloodstream and contribute to other health concerns in the body such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. For this reason it\u2019s very important not to ignore the signs of gum disease, and the more quickly you act the better your chances are of successfully managing it.<\/p>\n

What are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?<\/h3>\n

Gum disease can be very sneaky since there are not many symptoms, or much pain associated with it at first. Many patients aren\u2019t even aware of their condition. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, and some signs to look for are:<\/p>\n