Blog: Treatment of Gum Disease

Unfortunately, early gum disease, often called gingivitis, may be asymptomatic, or the changes are so gradual that you’ll dismiss them as something else. For example, bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, but they may also indicate you’re brushing or flossing too aggressively. You may dismiss this issue or others out of hand.

Of course, there are symptoms of gingivitis, but ...

You've heard your hygienist talk about gum disease over the years, but you didn't think much about it until she told you that your mouth was in its beginning stages. You were shocked! You brush your teeth twice each day and floss fairly regularly, how could this happen? Your teeth don't even hurt!

Believe it or not, gum disease has surprisingly ...