{"id":523,"date":"2014-08-22T11:26:28","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T15:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=523"},"modified":"2014-09-09T11:11:17","modified_gmt":"2014-09-09T15:11:17","slug":"gum-disease-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/gum-disease-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Have A Healthier Smile with Gum Disease Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/472315273-268x300.jpg\" alt=\"472315273\" width=\"268\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/472315273-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/472315273.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/a>Though many people pay a lot of attention to their teeth, making sure that they are bright and straight, they may forget about the most important aspect of having a healthy smile. Your gums are essential to a healthy smile, and if they are compromised in any way, the results are never positive. <strong>Gum disease<\/strong>, also known as <strong>periodontal disease<\/strong>, affects approximately 80 percent of Americans, and many of them do not even know. Fortunately, our doctors are able to treat your <strong>gum disease<\/strong> with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">gum disease therapy<\/a><\/strong> at their <strong>Massapequa Park, NY <\/strong>dental office.<\/p>\n<p>If left to its own devices, <strong>gum disease<\/strong> has the potential to cause many negative oral and bodily ailments, such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, tooth loss, bone loss, and much more. It is very important to make sure you tackle your <strong>gum disease<\/strong> in the early stages, as it is able to be reversed. A few signs of <strong>gum disease<\/strong> include red and swollen <strong>gums<\/strong>, <strong>gums<\/strong> that are sensitive to the touch, and <strong>gums<\/strong> that bleed when you brush or floss.<\/p>\n<p>One of the ways we are able to treat your <strong>gum disease<\/strong> is by scaling and root planing. This allows for us to remove the harmful bacterium from below the gum line, making sure your smile is restored to a healthy state. This also lets us smooth out the rough areas on your tooth\u2019s root. We will also be able to give you instructions and advice that you can put into practice at home, ensuring your gums are as healthy as possible. If you are suffering from <strong>gum disease<\/strong> and would like the help of our doctors, contact our office, and we would love to help!<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>South Shore Dental Care<\/strong>, we\u2019re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our <strong>Massapequa dental office<\/strong> serves patients from <strong>Long Island<\/strong>,<strong> Merrick<\/strong>,<strong> Bellmore<\/strong>, and<strong> Wantagh.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Call us<\/a> today to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though many people pay a lot of attention to their teeth, making sure that they are bright and straight, they may forget about the most important aspect of having a healthy smile. Your gums are essential to a healthy smile, and if they are compromised in any way, the results are never positive. 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