Healthy Gums Are The Foundation For Your Teeth

Healthy gums provide the support needed for your teeth to function as they should. Having unhealthy gums is like having termites in the foundation of your house. To the untrained eye everything seems fine, but progressive and often irreversible damage is being done.

Healthy gums are light pink in color (darker for people with darker complexions), they are stippled, much like the surface of an orange, not tender or swollen and they don't bleed when brushing or flossing.

Gum Disease  (Periodontitis) is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It is known as a 'silent' disease because it is rarely painful, especially in the early stages. Bleeding Gums are often the first warning sign most people have of Gum Disease.
Gum Disease can kill more than just your smile. Recent research has identified a link between Gum Disease and Heart Disease (Source: National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research and American Heart Association) and other health problems. The bacteria associated with Gum Disease can enter your bloodstream and threaten your overall health.

Patients with Gum Disease often require specialized Gum Treatment. Prevention and early detection are your best defenses against Gum Disease:
    •    Brush and floss daily.
    •    Visit your dentist regularly.
    •    Follow your dentist's instructions for any special needs you may have.