Posts Tagged ‘gum disease symptoms’
Why Doesn’t Gum Disease Hurt Until It’s Too Late?
The Silent Disease That Can Threaten Your Smile If gum disease caused immediate pain, far fewer people would lose teeth because of it. That’s one of the greatest paradoxes in dentistry. Most dental problems eventually announce themselves with discomfort. A cavity can cause sensitivity. An abscess can become excruciating. A cracked tooth often makes chewing…
Read MoreDo You Have Early Periodontal Disease? The Small Signs That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Most people assume gum disease begins with pain. In reality, the earliest stages of periodontal disease are often completely painless. That is one reason periodontal disease remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults. Patients frequently tell me, “I didn’t know anything was wrong.” Unfortunately, by the time discomfort develops, significant…
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