Sneaky Signs Of Gum Disease You Really Shouldn't Ignore, According To Dentists
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"I always like to reiterate to my patients that if you're seeing bleeding, that's not normal, healthy gums should never bleed."
Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill.
A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help keep dental issues like gum disease away.
“Most people don’t realize that gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support our teeth, and it’s caused by a buildup of plaque,” said Dr. Rachel Thelen, a dental hygienist and clinical associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
“When that plaque is not removed, it can cause infection and inflammation,” she noted.
Technically, gum disease is a catch-all term that describes a few conditions. “So, many people have probably heard of gingivitis, so that’s one of them, then we also have periodontitis,” explained Thelen.
