{"id":777,"date":"2017-03-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/common-misconceptions-gum-disease-2\/"},"modified":"2017-03-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T00:00:00","slug":"common-misconceptions-gum-disease-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/common-misconceptions-gum-disease-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Misconceptions About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.socialmediafordentistry2.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2017\/03\/Common-Misconceptions-about-Gum-Disease_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1364\" \/>  <strong>WE BELIEVE<\/strong>\u00a0the more educated our patients are about dental health issues, the better they\u2019ll be able to prevent them. We often warn of periodontal disease and the detrimental effects it has on the mouth and body. But there are also many common misconceptions about gum disease. To help you better understand it, we\u2019ve decided to bust some myths today! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #1: Bleeding Gums Are Normal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> This is probably one of the most perpetuated dental health myths. The truth is, <strong>bleeding gums are the first sign of gum disease<\/strong>. Gums swell, bleed and become tender when plaque accumulates on the teeth and around the gum line. Keep your gums healthy by removing plaque and food debris with daily brushing and flossing. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #2: People Get Gum Disease Because They Don\u2019t Clean Their Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> While poor oral hygiene definitely contributes to the development of gum disease, there can be many other factors involved. <strong>Tobacco use, stress, a bad diet, genetics, and certain illnesses such as diabetes can all increase your risk<\/strong> of developing gum disease. And as we\u2019ve explained before, even being pregnant makes you more susceptible!  We also don\u2019t want our patients to think that if they are cavity-free they couldn\u2019t possibly have gum disease. <strong>Gum disease is painless in its beginning stages and many people don\u2019t know they have it.<\/strong> That\u2019s why proper oral hygiene and twice-yearly visits to your dentist are essential for your oral health, even if you don\u2019t have a cavity! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #3: Gum Disease Is Irreversible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> What we really want our patients to understand is that gum disease is reversible in its earliest stage: gingivitis! <strong>The earlier gingivitis is caught, the easier it is to eliminate it before it advances to full-blown periodontitis.<\/strong> Finding out you have gingivitis can be worrisome but here\u2019s the good news: good oral hygiene habits and professional cleanings can, in most cases, rid you of gingivitis and stop gum disease in its tracks.  <strong>To learn more about periodontal screenings, check out the video below!<\/strong>  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AQ0DBRspZyg?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #4: Only Adults Can Get Gum Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Gum disease is much more prevalent in adults, but that doesn\u2019t mean our children are invulnerable. Children can be more susceptible to gum disease if they are genetically predisposed or have certain illnesses such as autoimmune disorders or diabetes. <strong>Even puberty, with all its hormonal changes, can put your child more at risk.<\/strong>\u00a0Their best defense against any dental disease\u2013gum disease and tooth decay included\u2013is to take care of their\u00a0teeth at home and visit the\u00a0dentist on a regular basis. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #5: Everyone With Diabetes Has Gum Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> If you have diabetes, developing gum disease is not inevitable, although you are certainly at a higher risk.<strong> Now more than ever you\u2019ll need a good relationship with and frequent visits to your dentist.<\/strong> A rigorous oral hygiene regimen as well as frequent cleanings can help stave off the onset of gum disease. Proper blood glucose control can also help you lower your risk. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gum Disease Myths\u2026 Busted!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Now that you know more about gum disease, keep up the good work avoiding it! Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below or on our Facebook page. Thanks for reading! <\/p>\n<h4>As always, thank you for supporting our practice.<\/h4>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WE BELIEVE THAT<\/strong> the more educated our patients are about dental health issues, the better they\u2019ll be able to prevent them. 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