Visiting your dentist in Gilbert can help to prevent a lot of worst case scenarios.

Your Dentist in Gilbert and Oral Health

As we covered previously, the sooner you take care of a problem, the less severe a problem tends to be.  Because if you let gingivitis go, it can become something much, much worse.
For example, there is periodontitis and oral cancer. According to the Mayo Clinic:
“Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis) is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss or worse, an increased risk of heart attack or stroke and other serious health problems.
Periodontitis is common but largely preventable. Periodontitis is usually the result of poor oral hygiene. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and getting regular dental checkups can greatly reduce your chance of developing periodontitis.
Signs and symptoms of periodontitis can include:
Swollen gums
Bright red or purplish gums
Gums that feel tender when touched
Gums that pull away from your teeth (recede), making your teeth look longer than normal
New spaces developing between your teeth
Pus between your teeth and gums
Bad breath
Bad taste in your mouth
Loose teeth
A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
There are different types, or classes, of periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis is the most common class, affecting mostly adults, though children can be affected, too. Aggressive periodontitis usually begins in childhood or early adulthood and affects only a small number of people.
When to see a dentist
Healthy gums are firm and pale pink. If your gums are puffy, dusky red and bleed easily, or show other signs or symptoms of periodontitis, see your dentist soon. The sooner you seek care, the better your chances of reversing damage from periodontitis, potentially preventing other serious health problems. [READ SOURCE]

What About Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is far worse that periodontitis.  Oral cancer can spread and mutate, metastisizing into other forms of cancer.
An avalanche can often occur by the smallest of causes.  The same holds true for periodontitis and oral cancer.  They can start out as gum disease and then continue to get worse until finally, you have something way worse.  So instead of following this course, why don’t you schedule an appointment with a dentist in Gilbert.
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2451 East Baseline Road #210
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 503-5467
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