{"id":58,"date":"2015-02-10T17:11:39","date_gmt":"2015-02-10T17:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2021-08-30T15:17:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:17:21","slug":"gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupwest.com\/blog\/gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Good Health with Non- Surgical Gum Disease Treatment from Dental Group West in Toledo, OH"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"101407297\"<\/a>Untreated gum disease<\/a> can affect more than just your teeth. <\/strong>Although gum disease<\/a> is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, recent studies have also linked gum disease<\/a> with an increased risk for developing a number of serious health conditions, including: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. Gum disease<\/a> is not always painful and you may be unaware you have it, until it has already caused significant damage. This is just another reason why it\u2019s so important to have regular dental check-ups<\/a>. To protect your good health, make a gum disease treatment appointment<\/a> with Dr. Thomas, Dr. Poole, or Dr. Weisenburger<\/a> at Dental Group West<\/a> today. Dental Group West<\/a> delivers quality care daily throughout Toledo, OH, Bowling Green, Sylvania, Oregon, Perrysburg<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

What Causes Gum Disease<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Your mouth is full of bacteria that feed upon food particles and saliva. These bacteria can form a sticky and harmful acidic film on your teeth called plaque. Over time, the acid in plaque begins to break down your tooth’s enamel to cause decay. The bacteria in plaque can also infect and inflame your gums, making them bleed and become red and tender. Although plaque can be easily removed by brushing and flossing your teeth every day, it can harden and form another substance called tartar, which can\u2019t be removed by brushing alone. \u00a0Tartar sticks much more firmly to teeth and can only be removed with a professional dental cleaning. If plaque and tarter accumulate, they will cause the gum disease Gingivitis<\/a> to take root. If Gingivitis<\/a> is left untreated, it can advance into a more serious form of gum disease, Periodontitis<\/a>. Periodontitis<\/a> creates deep pockets between teeth and gums, causing teeth to loosen and eventually fall out. The bacteria from Periodontitis<\/a> can also spread to other parts of the body wreaking havoc on your overall health.<\/p>\n

Do You Have Gum Disease<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

If you are experiencing any of the following gum disease<\/a> symptoms, you should make an immediate appointment<\/a> for gum disease treatment:<\/p>\n