{"id":109,"date":"2020-02-23T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2020-03-23T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T12:42:05","slug":"gum-disease-in-tappan-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/23\/gum-disease-in-tappan-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease: One of the Nation\u2019s Most Prevalent Oral Health Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gum disease is one of the most common conditions in the nation, impacting one out of every two American adults. Many people aren\u2019t aware of how serious and prevalent this issue is, and not knowing about the problem can put your mouth at risk, because you don\u2019t know how to protect yourself. To celebrate National Gum Disease Awareness Month, learn about how you can prevent this oral disease, and what you can do to treat the symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is typically caused by problems like poor dental\nhygiene; however, other factors can increase a person\u2019s risk of developing this\nissue as well. When plaque isn\u2019t regular removed from your mouth, it can hard into\ntartar and create the perfect environment for harmful oral bacteria to\ncolonize. These bacteria feed off of the sugars and carbohydrates that are\nfound in the food debris located in plaque and tartar. After they chow down,\nthey release waste in the form of enamel-eroding acid and toxins that are known\nto cause inflammation and infection of the gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, the\nsymptoms are significantly less severe. As the condition advances, it becomes\nmore dangerous and can result in permanent side-effects, such as tooth loss.\nThis is why it\u2019s important to diagnose the problem early by going to routine\ncheckups and cleanings with a dentist in Tappan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Symptoms of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the stage of the gum disease, patients can\nexperience a variety of symptoms. The most common sign of the condition that many\npatients overlook is bleeding gums while brushing or flossing. Some other\nsymptoms to look out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n