Get the facts about this serious infection!
FALLACY: Tooth loss is a natural part of aging.
FACT: With good oral hygiene and regular professional care, your teeth can last a lifetime. However, if
gum disease goes untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. Gum (periodontal) disease is the
primary cause of tooth loss in adults 35 and over.
FALLACY: Gum disease doesn't affect overall health.
FACT: Recent research links periodontal disease to other health problems such as heart and respiratory
diseases, preterm or low birthweight babies, stroke, osteoporosis and diabetes.
FALLACY: Bleeding gums are normal.
FACT: Bleeding gums are one of nine gum disease symptoms. Think of your gum tissue like the skin on
your hands, if your hands bled every time you washed them, you would know something is
wrong. Other signs of gum disease include; red, swollen or tender gums, sores in your
mouth, gums that have pulled away from the teeth, persistent bad breath, loose or separating
teeth and a change in the way your teeth fit together.
FALLACY: Pregnant women should skip professional dental checkups.
FACT: Teeth and gums are affected during pregnancy like other tissues in the body. In order to
decrease the risk of damaging the gums and tissue around the teeth, pregnant women should
schedule an appointment for a periodontal evaluation.
FALLACY: Cavities are the number -one cause of tooth loss.
FACT: Periodontal disease is the number-one cause of tooth loss. Gum disease is a more pressing
oral health concern than tooth decay.
If you regularly have bleeding gums, tender gums or loose teeth it is very important to see your dentist and have a comprehensive periodontal examination. If you do not have a dentist, please contact us www.cdadental.com . You can read more about gum disease at: www.perio.org
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