This message from Mason Dental in Grapevine is about gum disease, and the threat it could pose to your dental health.
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are vigilant with dental hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems.
The first sign of gingivitis is swollen, sore gums.
Gingivitis is the term for Stage 1 gum disease. At Mason Dental, we routinely discover gingivitis in patients who are not even aware that they have it.
It is essential to understand that it is not normal for gums to bleed when they are brushed or flossed. Sore, swollen, or bleeding gums are an indication that something is not right.
If you haven’t had a checkup in a while, we invite you to call our office to schedule one. Gum disease is not to be taken lightly; it is a leading cause of tooth loss. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we treat gum disease, and offer a full range of general dentistry services. Call for an appointment today!
Contact Mason Dental – Cosmetic – Implant – Family:
817-481-4717
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
801 W Wall St
Grapevine, Texas
76051
