Gingivitis Doesn’t Have to Turn into Periodontal Disease: Learn How to Prevent the Progression
No one wants gum disease, but some types are worse than others. Gingivitis, the most common type of gum disease, is also the mildest form. Many people will have gingivitis periodically. If you have bleeding, swollen, or red gums, then you may have some form of gingivitis. The good news is that though gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease, it doesn’t have to.
Keep reading to find out how you can help prevent it from getting worse. Then contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to set up a dental appointment and cleaning to finding out what your best options are to improve your oral health.
Take Action Right Away
First and foremost, do not wait to take action. In most cases, the first symptoms of gum disease are relatively minor – which means they are also easy to ignore. You may not worry much if you see a little blood when you brush your teeth. If you floss and your gums become inflamed, you may assume it is not a serious situation.
The truth is that it is likely not a serious situation if it only happens occasionally. That said, the goal is to prevent it from turning into a serious situation. The longer you wait to get treatment, the more likely you are to end up with more serious periodontal disease that can lead to a host of oral health issues, including bone loss.
Work with Your Local Dentist
It is true that signs of gum disease are also a good sign that it is time to take extra steps to improve your oral health. However, that is not enough in and of itself – you should also visit your dentist. We know what is minor, what is serious, and what is on the verge. We can provide the best possible treatment. Note as well that during your cleaning, we remove bacteria and tartar, both of which can contribute to the growth of gum disease.
Create New Habits and Stick to Them
If you keep doing what you have been doing, then you are going to end up with gum disease. Instead, you will need to improve your oral health habits today and for the rest of your life. This is the best way to keep plaque from forming. Plaque eventually turns to tartar. Then tarter feeds bacteria and causes serious issues.
If you need help determining how serious your gum disease is, or you want help learning how to improve your oral health to prevent gum disease in the first place, contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 now to make an appointment.
