4 Warning Signs Of Gum Disease

You don’t wake up one day and all of a sudden be plagued with periodontal disease.  There are multiple warning signs that lead up to the problem. The first sign you may run in to is in your bathroom. There is no floss anywhere in it. Dr. Rice suggests, “If you do not have dental floss in your home, you will eventually develop periodontal disease.”  It is impossible to maintain a healthy smile if you are not reaching for the floss at least one time a day.

Redness is caused when food stays below the gum line and begins to irritate it. Your gum’s natural healthy color should be pink.

Swollen gums are a warning sign you have gingivitis. Gingivitis is the beginning stages of periodontal disease. If your gums are swollen, begin to floss at least one time a day on a regular basis and your gums should quickly return to a healthy state. If they do not and the problem persists you will want to schedule an appointment with your dentist to ensure the problem is not more severe than you originally thought.

Do your gums bleed when you brush and floss? You may believe if you only see a little bit of blood that you do not have a problem. Healthy gums do not bleed at all when brushing or flossing.

Gingivitis does not usually coincide with pain in the mouth. You may believe you do not have a serious problem until it is too late. If you develop any of the signs above, visiting your general dentist, beginning a regular floss problem and brushing regularly can get your smile back to a healthy state.

Promise To Love, Honor & Floss Your Gums

We beat up and take advantage of our gums everyday. We even forget to say thank you to them by not flossing.  Reclaim your promise to your gums during this dental season help restore their health. You only have one set of teeth and they can last a lifetime if you take care of them. Not taking care of them causes seriously dental consequences.

 

Show your teeth and gums your love by flossing just one time a day. Go to the store and find a floss that is easy to use, with the right flavor that is going to get you motivated to floss. Some individuals prefer to have flossers instead of regular dental floss or unwaxed floss. Your periodontist Dr. Denine Rice, does not care what kind of floss you use, it is just important to use it.

Dr. Rice suggests, “Start by flossing at the same time every day. It takes twenty-one days to create a habit.” It will create consistency if you floss everyday at the same time. Habits are created, by completing an action repetitively and flossing at the same time will help keep this important task at the forefront of your brain.

 Put the floss out on the counter where you can see it. It’s harder to ignore something you are supposed to do if it is staring you in the face. Brushing is unable to remove food from below the gum line and between the teeth, while flossing is the only activity that saves your gums from gingivitis and periodontal disease. It can also save you from a lifetime of overall decline in your health.