Do you know that the most common 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. Regular check-ups with your dentist are essential, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for.…
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Preventing Gum Disease At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
