Gum Disease Treatment and the Importance of Ongoing Periodontal Care
Most people do not notice gum disease when it starts. That is part of what makes it so damaging. The early stage often looks mild, a little bleeding when brushing, tenderness around one tooth, a trace of swelling along the gumline. Many patients assume they brushed too hard, skipped flossing for a few days, or simply have sensitive gums. Then months pass. By the time they seek help, the problem is no longer just inflamed tissue. Bone may already be affected,