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Key risks of untreated gum disease

Gum disease is a serious oral health issue that requires prompt treatment. Gum disease not only impacts your oral health but it can also have serious consequences for your overall health. The condition impacts the structures surrounding your teeth and can impact your daily life. Below you will find the key risks of untreated gum … Read more

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Is it Too Late for Me to Treat Gum Disease?

If you know someone who has lost their teeth at an adult age, it is most likely due to gum disease. This is one of the most common medical diseases on the planet, and unfortunately one of the most untreated – until it’s too late. This disease develops in a series of stages; naturally, the … Read more

Can Gum Disease Cause Heart Disease?

Many first-time patients who visit Dental Care of Pomona think that we only treat the teeth, but oral health is far more than that. Just as essential as dental health is gum health, as the gums protect teeth and nerves. Poor gum health can lead to terrible lifelong conditions such as gingivitis or periodontitis, otherwise … Read more

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Is Gum Disease Reversible? 

The first thing you should do once you’ve been diagnosed with a disease is to assess your treatment options. This is no less true for dental-related issues such as gum disease or gingivitis. While gum disease develops in stages, it can be prevented through several different measures. If caught early, gum disease is reversible. You … Read more

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND MAY AFFECT GENERAL HEALTH

WHAT IS GUM DISEASE OR PERIODONTAL DISEASE? Is a silent, persistent bacterial infection around the gums and the bone that support the teeth Some indication that you may have an infection: Pain while chewing Red, swollen and tender gums Gums that bleed after brushing or flossing Persistent bad breath and Loose teeth A major cause … Read more

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