{"id":135,"date":"2019-02-16T17:12:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T17:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2019-03-06T17:13:09","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T17:13:09","slug":"what-you-ought-to-know-about-gum-disease-therapy-in-kernersville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernersvilledentist.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/02\/16\/what-you-ought-to-know-about-gum-disease-therapy-in-kernersville\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Ought to Know about Gum Disease Therapy in Kernersville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that nearly half of American adults have mild,\nmoderate, or severe gum disease? Don\u2019t be fooled by the name. It not only\naffects your gums, but your oral and overall health as well. Without\nintervention, gum disease can cause tooth loss and damage to your supporting\ntissue and bone. Plus, it has been linked to medical conditions like heart\ndisease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. But what exactly is gum\ndisease? How do you know if you have it? Now is the perfect time to learn about\ngum disease\ntherapy<\/a> in Kernersville and how to prevent this common condition.\nAfter all, February is Gum Disease Awareness Month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is gum disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that\ndirectly affects your gums. It is caused by the bacteria that live in plaque, a\nwhite, sticky film that forms on your teeth throughout the day. If plaque is\nnot removed, it can collect near the gumline, where the bacteria produce acids\nthat irritate your gums. Over time, the connective tissue between your teeth\nand gums can become destroyed by these acids, causing the gums to separate from\nthe teeth and instability in your teeth\u2019s supporting tissue and bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the common signs of gum disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some commons signs that indicate gum disease include the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n