What to Know About Gum Disease

Dental Health, Dr. Phillip Sehnert, General Dentistry, Periodontal Disease, Sehnert Precision Dentistry

Do you feel that you only need to be concerned with tooth decay when thinking about your oral health? If those are your thoughts, we hate to tell you, but you are wrong. Another area in the mouth that you should be equally concerned with is your gum health. Gum disease affects more than half of American adults and many times goes undetected due to its silent nature. Gum disease is an irritation and infection in and around the gums. It can range from minor symptoms like bleeding gums when brushing, to severe symptoms such as loose teeth.

Find Out About This Silent Disease

Dental Health, Periodontal Disease, Sehnert Precision Dentistry

We love sharing tips on how to better care for your teeth and gums so that you can prevent painful and inconvenient dental problems. As much as we enjoy seeing patients like you at the office, we don’t want you to have to go through treatments that can easily be prevented. There is one issue in particular that is common in half the adults in America. Would you like to know how to avoid it? Click here to find out more about this silent disease.

The Silent Dental Disease

Dental Health, Periodontal Disease, Sehnert Precision Dentistry

Half of adult Americans have periodontal (gum) disease and don’t even know it. In its early stages, the symptoms may not seem like a big deal — bleeding when brushing and flossing, tender and red gums. They may start out mild, but as the disease progresses, these signs are a clear red flag to your dentist that something is wrong. The issue, however, is that periodontal disease is easier to resolve when caught early.