{"id":66,"date":"2017-10-12T20:56:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T20:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2018-01-03T20:56:50","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T20:56:50","slug":"dentist-in-reno-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/12\/dentist-in-reno-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Reno Explains More About Avoiding Gingivitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-547199352-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist patient \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-547199352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-547199352-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-547199352-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-547199352.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you want a beautiful smile\u2014and most people do\u2014you need to put your gum health first. Your dentist in Reno wants patients to understand why gum health is so important and keep you far from it\u2019s biggest threat: gum disease. Learn more about it\u2019s beginning stage (gingivitis) and how to ward it off altogether here.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Get a Better Understanding of Gingivitis<\/h2>\n<p>You will know if your gums are healthy, in good shape. They will be pink, firm, and strong. When gingivitis sets in, it causes your gums to become inflamed, swollen, and red. This is the earliest stage of gum disease and is actually a very common condition among American patients. The symptoms you should pay attention to are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red gums<\/li>\n<li>Swollen gums<\/li>\n<li>Gums that bleed when cleaning your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Tender gums<\/li>\n<li>Receding gums<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath that won\u2019t go away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gingivitis should not be left untreated because it can quickly progress to a more serious form of gum disease\u2014advanced gum disease also known as periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a Better Understanding of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n<p>Gum disease in its advanced form is a serious infection of the gums that can lead to severe oral health concerns. Patients with gum disease develop pockets of plaque, tartar, and bacteria between their teeth and gums. These pockets become deeper over time and can cause tooth loss, overall health concerns even like heart disease.\u00a0 Here are some of the signs of advanced gum disease to look out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bright red, discolored looking gums<\/li>\n<li>Receding gums that show the roots of your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Swollen, tender gums<\/li>\n<li>Severe bleeding of the gums<\/li>\n<li>Irregular spaces within the teeth<\/li>\n<li>Chronic bad breath<\/li>\n<li>A bad taste in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Pus between the teeth and gums<\/li>\n<li>Extremely loose teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Warding Off Gum Disease with Great Hygiene Practices<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, a healthy smile starts with healthy gums. You can keep your gums strong and healthy these ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth daily.<\/li>\n<li>Replace your toothbrush regularly, meaning every 3 months or when the bristles become frayed.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the dentist every six months\u00a0to have your smile professionally cleaned and gums examined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Stop using tobacco products\u00a0as they will make your teeth and gums susceptible to many health concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Manage your medications\u00a0because there are many that can cause chronic dry mouth (a cause of gum disease and tooth decay).<\/li>\n<li>Manage your health conditions because they can cause your immune system to become compromised.<\/li>\n<li>Follow a healthy diet and avoid added sugar to avoid other health concerns that can decline oral health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get Help from Your Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist is here to help you every step of the way when it comes to oral health. Whenever you notice bleeding or tenderness when you brush and floss your teeth, you need to visit your dentist right away. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">periodontal therapy<\/a> by speaking with your Reno dentist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist wants you to experience the difference between exceptional dentistry and any other office visit you\u2019ve had before. When you choose to visit Sage Dental Care, you\u2019ll notice the difference between proactive preventive care that will keep your smile healthy for years to come and regular dental services that address your concerns as they come. Stay two steps ahead with our friendly, advanced office team!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want a beautiful smile\u2014and most people do\u2014you need to put your gum health first. Your dentist in Reno wants patients to understand why gum health is so important and keep you far from it\u2019s biggest threat: gum disease. Learn more about it\u2019s beginning stage (gingivitis) and how to ward it off altogether here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Your Dentist in Reno Explains More About Avoiding Gingivitis<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your dentist in Reno wants to keep your smile strong and healthy for years and years. 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