Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Nearly half of adults over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO.
What is gum disease?
Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your teeth in their sockets. It starts with inflammation. Gums become swollen and tender.
Early stage gum disease is called gingivitis. If it progresses, the gums pull away from the teeth, developing pockets. This more severe condition is called periodontitis or periodontal disease.
Signs of gum disease include:
- Swollen gums
- Receding gums
- A change in the color of gums
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Pain and tenderness
- Changes in your bite
As serious as gum disease is on its own, it also puts you at risk of conditions like heart disease. The good news is that gum disease is 100% preventable with regular brushing and flossing, and dental checkups.
We can treat gum disease at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO. Patients from Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, and St. Charles also come to us for restorative dentistry, and much more. Please call to schedule your next checkup today!
Contact Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS:
314-837-7744
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2149 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, Missouri
63033
