{"id":165,"date":"2019-09-22T17:30:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T17:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:44:21","slug":"celebrate-national-gum-care-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/22\/celebrate-national-gum-care-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist is Celebrating National Gum Care Month"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to oral health, everyone tends to keep their eyes on their pearly whites, but the gums often don\u2019t get the attention they deserve even though they\u2019re just as much a part of your smile. September is National Gum Care Month, so now\u2019s a good opportunity to remind yourself of the importance of excellent gum maintenance.\n\n\n

The Importance of Your Gums<\/h2>\nYour gums cover the roots of your teeth as well as the bone they\u2019re embedded in. When they\u2019re healthy, they serve as protection against bacteria. If they become infected, however, they could start to actively harm the teeth and bone. For this reason, gum disease can be considered extremely dangerous to your oral health.\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\nGum disease starts as mild gingivitis. At that point, the infection might cause some swelling and redness; it might even make your gums tender enough to bleed while brushing or flossing. Over time, the condition gets worse and eventually becomes periodontitis. The gums start to pull away from the teeth and expose the roots to bacterial attacks. Eventually, the destruction of the roots and the bone will cause you to lose your teeth.\n\nGum disease has also been linked to heart problems, digestive problems, diabetes and respiratory infections. The longer it goes untreated, the worse effects it\u2019ll have on your body. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have your gums checked on a regular basis or whenever you think there\u2019s a problem.\n

What are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?<\/h2>\nWhile gum disease symptoms might not even appear until the condition has become severe, warning signs to look for include:\n