{"id":156,"date":"2015-08-10T14:54:28","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T14:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2016-05-03T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T14:52:41","slug":"gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep a Close Eye On Your Gums For Potential Gingivitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187872302-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gum disease should be taken seriously.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187872302-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187872302-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187872302.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Periodontal disease, or gum disease as it\u2019s most commonly known, is very debilitating. Your gums are one of the most important structures in your mouth. \u201cStructure\u201d is a good word to use because they are just that &#8212; structures. They are the foundation that teeth sit on. Without them, your teeth would sag and most likely never stay in your mouth. It\u2019s not hard to imagine a life spent dealing with gums that are infected. Gum disease isn\u2019t some rare ailment, either. There are many patients that suffer from this disease and new cases are popping up every day. The good news is there are ways to keep gum disease in check and there are common symptoms that can give you a good idea of whether or not you\u2019re dealing with the disease. At our office in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/contact-us.html\">Superior, WI<\/a>, we want your gums to be in excellent shape today, tomorrow and into the future. Anything less than great gum health isn\u2019t good enough for us. Nobody deserves to live in pain, that\u2019s why Hill Avenue Dental is here for you. Superior dentists, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and his son, Dr. Douglas III, offer gentle care in the event of gum disease. You have options, and we\u2019re happy to help.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Is It Gum Disease?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many symptoms that are common among patients who suffer from gum disease. However, it\u2019s important to note that not every symptom is noticeable &#8212; there are a few that can be tricky. Luckily, you have our dental team on your side. If you think you may be dealing with potential gum disease or have noticed anything strange going on in your mouth, it may be time to take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p>Most often, the following are the most recognizable symptoms for gum disease:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teeth that are separating or feel loose<\/li>\n<li>Excessive bleeding while you brush, floss or eat<\/li>\n<li>Swollen or red gums<\/li>\n<li>Pus development between the teeth and gums<\/li>\n<li>Random sores throughout the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Receding gum line<\/li>\n<li>Persistent halitosis<\/li>\n<li>Changes in your bite<\/li>\n<li>Partial dentures that no longer fit comfortably<\/li>\n<li>other unexplainable pain throughout the mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gum disease is nothing to mess around with, just like any other oral disease. It can have unfortunate effects on your overall health, too. We want you to be in the best health you can possibly be, and that includes keeping your mind, body and spirit intact. Periodontal disease, Superior residents, can be treated at our office.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedule An Appointment If You Notice Anything<\/h3>\n<p>Remember, keep an eye on your mouth if you notice problems. If you have any of the above symptoms, call our office immediately so our dental team can get to work. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/contact-us.html\">Superior, WI <\/a>office will welcome you with open arms and treat your gum disease with special care. We welcome patients from all over the area, including Duluth, Parkland, Pokegama, Riverview, Oliver and beyond. If you\u2019re suffering from gum disease, Superior dentists are at the ready &#8212; Dr. Doug Clark Jr. and Dr. Douglas III.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Periodontal disease, or gum disease as it\u2019s most commonly known, is very debilitating. Your gums are one of the most important structures in your mouth. \u201cStructure\u201d is a good word to use because they are just that &#8212; structures. They are the foundation that teeth sit on. Without them, your teeth would sag and most [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[78,54,67,88,79,52,51],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Keep a Close Eye On Your Gums For Potential Gingivitis - Hill Avenue Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Gingivitis should be taken care of immediately so that further problems can be avoided. 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