{"id":109,"date":"2016-04-05T02:02:22","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T02:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2016-03-29T02:03:09","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T02:03:09","slug":"gum-disease-treatment-in-crown-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/gum-disease-treatment-in-crown-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease Treatment in Crown Point"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"gum<\/a>Let\u2019s discuss gum disease. We understand that this isn\u2019t exactly everyone\u2019s favorite topic, but it is an important one nevertheless. And considering the fact that some 80 percent of American adults have either gingivitis or periodontitis\u2014the early and latter stages of gum disease<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s a subject that should probably be talked about more often. So, let\u2019s talk. Crown Point dentists Dr. Daniel Berquist and Dr. Robert Berquist want you to know what you can do to avoid this\u00a0disease and what the early warning signs are, so gum disease treatment to reverse the effects can begin quickly.<\/p>\n

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How Can I Avoid Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n

Preventing this bacterial infection, also called periodontal disease, really is as easily done as said: brush, floss and schedule regular dental checkups. Your regular at-home oral hygiene routine is critical to maintaining healthy gums. When you brush, be sure to hold the brush at a 45-degree angle against your teeth, so you\u2019re also brushing along the gum line to remove any plaque buildup. Flossing at least once a day removes plaque from between your teeth. The bacteria that hide in plaque excrete acids and toxins that are the root cause of periodontal\u00a0disease. Therefore, removing plaque from the surfaces of your teeth as well as in between goes a long way toward preventing this bacterial infection.<\/p>\n

What are the Warning Signs of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n

When you come to see your Whiting dentist for one of your biannual checkups, we\u2019ll carefully examine your gums for any signs of gum disease. But we also want you to be on the lookout for them during the time between checkups.<\/p>\n

The first sign is usually gums that look red and swollen, and they may even bleed when you brush or floss. At this point, the effects of periodontal\u00a0disease may be reversed with stricter brushing and flossing. In other words, don\u2019t skip either on any day!<\/p>\n

If not kept in check, then signs of periodontitis may begin to appear. These include:<\/p>\n