{"id":1338,"date":"2020-01-08T06:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T06:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbridgedentalcare.com\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2020-01-07T18:54:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T18:54:22","slug":"woodbridge-va-dentist-silence-isnt-always-golden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodbridgedentalcare.com\/Dentist-Lake-Ridge\/woodbridge-va-dentist-silence-isnt-always-golden\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodbridge VA Dentist | Silence Isn’t Always Golden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive inflammation of the gum tissue. It is most frequently caused by bacterial infection. Left untreated, gum disease can have serious consequences for your oral and overall health.\u00a0 However, one of the biggest challenges for early detection and treatment of gum disease is its silence. Gum disease can often begin and progress with few or no symptoms until reaching an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum\ndisease is caused when the bacteria found in plaque builds up between the teeth\nand gums. As\nthe bacteria grow, the gums can become inflamed and pull away from the teeth.\nWhen gum disease is not treated promptly, it can worsen, leading to increased\ngum recession, infection, and bone loss. In addition, periodontal disease is\nthe leading cause of tooth loss in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum\ndisease also impacts other aspects of your overall health. Research has found\nlinks between gum disease and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other\nserious inflammatory illnesses. To help prevent gum disease, ensure you are\npracticing strong oral hygiene habits, including brushing, flossing, use of\nmouthwash, and regular dental examinations. Be aware of your risk factors for\ndeveloping gum disease, such as age, tobacco use, genetics, stress,\nmedications, grinding, obesity, or other inflammatory diseases, among others.\nConsider having an annual periodontal evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While\nsymptoms may not appear until later stages of the disease, it is important to\nwatch for the warning signs of gum disease. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n