{"id":7,"date":"2015-07-09T17:22:54","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T17:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/?p=4"},"modified":"2017-04-05T13:53:14","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T13:53:14","slug":"gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgeorgetphilipdmd.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/09\/gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of Gum Disease in Sunnyvale, TX Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"For many adults, gum disease goes unnoticed until it\u2019s too late and they have a serious infection. However, there are ways you can change your oral health routine to avoid gum disease, and warning signs to look for. In Sunnyvale, TX<\/a> the dental practice of Dr. George Philip can help you prevent<\/a> and treat periodontal (gum) disease. Call<\/a> to schedule an appointment today.\r\n

How Periodontal Disease Affects Dental Health<\/h3>\r\nAs we go through our daily routines eating, drinking, breathing, our mouth is producing bacteria. That bacteria reacts to sugars in our mouth to form an acid that can decay our teeth. When these bacterial colonies form between gums and teeth and are not removed during regular oral hygiene, periodontal disease can develop. As the disease progresses, gums become irritated or inflamed. They usually darken to red rather than pink. Left untreated infection can form below gums leading to abscessed teeth or gum recession. Bacterial growth will interfere with your gum tissue\u2019s ability to support teeth. You may notice teeth shifting or falling out when gum disease is left untreated overtime.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the many adverse dental health effects, gum disease can harm your whole body health. Periodontal disease puts you at greater risk for many illnesses including heart disease and blood clots. The oral infection from the gum disease can spread to other parts of your body causing severe illness, and in extreme cases, death. It is essential that gum disease be treated quickly.\r\n

Do I Have Periodontal Disease?<\/h3>\r\nLike so many chronic illnesses, gum disease can go unnoticed, until it has already cause a serious amount of oral health damage. However, committing to periodic dental checkups and hygiene appointments at least twice a year will help you avoid this because your dentist will often spot warning signs more quickly than you might. Here are some of the warning signs and symptoms of gum disease you should be aware:\r\n