We Take Gum Disease Seriously at Our Greenbrae Office
Gum disease is one of the most dangerous, yet sometimes hard to detect, dental issues facing dental patients in Greenbrae. Bad breath can be masked with mouthwash and mints. Crooked teeth can be fixed with braces. Missing teeth can be disguised with dentures. But these are all solutions to problems that could have been dealt with earlier if the dangers of gum disease were better known. But to know the dangers, the warning signs and risks of gum disease must be fully understood.
Not many people in the Greenbrae area know about the warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease Do you? If you find that you are fighting a losing battle with halitosis (bad breath), then you may have the beginning stages of gum disease. If your gums bleed easily during brushing or eating, you may be a victim of this powerful demon. If your gums are swollen or tender, you can bet the first stages of gum disease have set up shop in your smile. Or maybe you are suffering from a case of retreating gums.
All these signs can be indications that you are not doing everything in your power to prevent gum disease and you should contact Dr. Joel Armel today.
Call Dr. Joel Armel at Joel Armel D.D.S., Inc. to set up a gum disease consultation today. Or complete our online form and we'll contact you shortly.
However, you are not helpless in this never-ending battle. Other than daily brushing and flossing, what else can you do. First, twice-a-year visits to Dr. Armel in Greenbrae should be in your arsenal. Also, if you are a smoker or you chew tobacco - STOP! If your fillings have loosened, increase your visits to the dentist. Finally, a healthy diet should be in your bag of tricks. Dr. Armel can help with your battle plan. In no time at all, your friends will be asking, "What are you up to? You are always smiling."