{"id":751,"date":"2016-01-27T08:52:28","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T13:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=751"},"modified":"2016-01-18T22:54:58","modified_gmt":"2016-01-19T03:54:58","slug":"gum-disease-massapequa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/gum-disease-massapequa\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about gum disease in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000012251527_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"gum disease massapequa\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000012251527_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000012251527_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000012251527_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>We\u2019ve got some unsettling news for you this morning. Did you know as many as 75 percent of Americans are suffering from gum disease? And that the condition has been linked to far more serious health problems &#8212; like cardiovascular disease, stroke and even breast cancer? It\u2019s true. Fortunately, gum disease is incredibly easy to prevent. Keep reading for more information on how you can keep your gums as healthy as can be in 2016, from the trusted team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Shore Dental Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum disease: symptoms, prevention and treatment in Massapequa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as periodontitis, gum disease comes with some serious side effects. When left untreated, a whole host of issues can present themselves &#8212; the least of which, perhaps, is missing teeth. Knowing the symptoms of the condition can help you to seek treatment in the crucial early stages, when it\u2019s most easily reversed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of gum disease<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some signs you may be suffering from periodontitis include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red, swollen or tender gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gums that bleed spontaneously, or after brushing and flossing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronically bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receding gums<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms of gum disease, don\u2019t wait to schedule an appointment with your Massapequa dentist. If Dr. Stutman determines periodontitis is the source of your oral issues, you\u2019ll be relieved to know you can find wonderful gum disease therapy at South Shore Dental Care. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing gum disease is easy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the best way to deal with gum disease is to make sure you never get it in the first place. Excellent preventive care can help to keep your gums healthy and whole &#8212; and you can maintain the best oral hygiene by brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, flossing daily and visiting your Massapequa dentist twice annually for your dental exam and cleaning. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to excellent oral care, we\u2019ve listed a few additional steps to help you keep gum disease away: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop smoking, as tobacco use is a major risk factor for the development of gum disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay well hydrated with water throughout the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of certain medications which may make you more prone to dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a well-balanced diet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your appointment in Massapequa today!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s been more than six months since your last dental checkup, or if you fear you may be currently dealing with gum disease, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact South Shore Dental Care. We\u2019re passionate about helping you and your loved ones enjoy a lifetime of healthy, beautiful teeth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/schedule-an-appointment.html\"><b>Book your appointment with Dr. Stutman today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve got some unsettling news for you this morning. Did you know as many as 75 percent of Americans are suffering from gum disease? And that the condition has been linked to far more serious health problems &#8212; like cardiovascular disease, stroke and even breast cancer? It\u2019s true. 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