{"id":28,"date":"2019-03-15T18:25:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T18:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:29:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:29:23","slug":"gum-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/15\/gum-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gum Therapy Impact Your Overall Health? Read on to Find Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Statistics show the majority of adult Americans suffer from\nsome form of gum disease. Unfortunately, many of the cases go undiagnosed. That\nputs millions of people at risk of tooth loss, but there\u2019s evidence that greater\nproblems could be on the horizon. Learn about the connection between your gum<\/a> and\noverall health, and discover why receiving gum therapy is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When bacteria are allowed to accumulate, they can form a clear,\nsticky substance called plaque. It can settle on the teeth and along the gum\nline, causing problems when it\u2019s allowed to linger for a prolonged period of\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the possible results of untreated plaque accumulation\nis gum disease. It\u2019s brought on by bacteria seeping beneath the gums and causing\ncalcification and the formation of germ pockets. Over time, this can lead to\nthe following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Red spots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gum swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gum bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pimply formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unpleasant breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Increased sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If you notice any of these symptoms, then you should reach\nout to your dentist to be examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Restoration with Gum Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the most effective forms of gum therapy is the\nscaling and root planing procedure, which involves the following two steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Scaling <\/strong>\u2013
      The procedure begins with your dentist using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove
      the plaque, tartar and bacteria that lie beneath the gum line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Root
      Planing <\/strong>\u2013 Then, the roots are gently smoothed to decrease the chances of any
      new growth and future infection. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Why It\u2019s Important to Treat Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Receiving the treatment you need for gum disease is critical\nto more than just your oral health. It also can prevent the development of such\nconditions as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s\ndisease and oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Each of the above-listed illnesses can be fatal; thus, it\u2019s\nimportant to take a proactive approach to your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ways to Prevent Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      An old axiom states, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth more\nthan 10 pounds of cure.\u201d This statement perfectly incapsulates the significance\nof receiving preventive dentistry, which includes six-month check-ups and\ncleanings. For a total of roughly two hours of your time each year, along with consistently\nbrushing and flossing your teeth, you can enjoy healthy gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Another means of sustaining your oral health is to limit\nyour intake of sugar, as the latter is the preferred food of bacteria. But, if\nyou choose to indulge in a sugary food or beverage, you should be sure to flush\nyour mouth with water and perform excellent oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To have the assurance that your oral health is fortified,\nreach out to your local dentist to schedule a visit today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Statistics show the majority of adult Americans suffer from some form of gum disease. Unfortunately, many of the cases go undiagnosed. That puts millions of people at risk of tooth loss, but there\u2019s evidence that greater problems could be on the horizon. Learn about the connection between your gum and overall health, and discover why […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":541,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28\/revisions\/541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}