Periodontal Disease in Paducah KY

Dealing with periodontal disease can be a pain, but here at Woodyard Dental Care PSC, we are more than happy to help you get back on your feet with excellent oral health. Any disease can cause a lot of problems throughout the body, and periodontal (or gum) disease is no different. However, without pain as a major symptom, it is hard to catch it early. Here is some general information on what the disease is, and how you can prevent it. For more information or to set up an appointment, give us a call today.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease, more commonly known simply as gum disease, is a disease that attacks the gums (or tissues) that surround and support each of your teeth. There are a few symptoms that allow you to catch it early on. However, pain does not often accompany gum disease in its earliest stages. If you notice that your gums are tender, you may want to start watching out for other symptoms or come in for an appointment for us to take a quick look.

Some other symptoms to watch out for include bleeding gums (healthy gums should not bleed when brushing normally), halitosis, a gap between your gums and your teeth or a receding gum-line, loose teeth, or a difference in how it feels to bite, or how your teeth fit together when you do so. Usually, at this stage, we call it gingivitis, and we can take care of it by cleaning the area well to get rid of the bad bacteria. This also means that once we are finished, you have to be dedicated to taking good care of your teeth.

As it gets more advanced, it becomes periodontitis. This can lead to tooth and bone loss in your mouth and more serious complications. Good dental care means the difference between getting and not getting to this point.
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