What to Know About Gum Disease
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.