Do you know that the most prevalent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Without treatment, gum disease in Friendswood could lead to tooth loss or worse. With gum disease, you could end up looking just as sad is this pumpkin in a couple of years.
Regular check-ups with your dentist are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for, such as:
- Gums that bleed often
- Gums that are tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed
- A bite that changes suddenly so that your teeth don’t seem to fit together correctly
- Receding gums
- A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath
- Loosing or separating teeth
If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your dentist immediately. Since plaque causes gum disease, removing plaque through regular flossing is the key to healthy gums.
At David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we work to prevent gum disease in Friendswood and the Houston area. We take pride in caring for our patients and we want them to have healthy, beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. Our practice specializes in sedation dentistry, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening.
Contact us at 832-895-5120 and a member of our friendly staff can make an appointment for you. During your consultation, you can talk to Dr. David Montz about swollen gums, veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more. We hope to hear from you soon!
Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry:
832-895-5120
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546
