Gum Disease

Gum Disease is not only awkward but can put you at a social disadvantage as well. A continuous oral and dental care regime is essential to maintain healthy gums and avoid gum disease. Constant neglect in cleaning and flossing accommodate the buildup of bacteria in the gums and bring on the dreaded disease. It might seem like a nuisance to follow a disciplined routine for hygiene, but the trouble you take is well worth your while.

If you live in the Inland Northwest area, Coeur d’Alene, or in Spokane, Washington, drop in at our friendly Spokane dental office. Let Dr. Heidergott provide your teeth, mouth and gums with quality care and gentle treatment. Regular visits to the dental office are a primary way to prevent gum disease, or detect it in time to nip it in the bud.

Dr. Heidergott’s office is one of only a handful of offices in Spokane who utilize gentle laser therapy to augment traditional periodontal therapy to help your gums get as healthy as possible, and often avoid gums surgery in more severe cases.

Leftover particles of food produce harmful germs which multiply and ferment in the gums and create periodontal disease. All those moments when you are negligent about cleaning your teeth finally catch up with you. While foul smelling breath is the most distressful symptom, there are other signs too.

Receding gums, loose teeth, chalky substance at the tooth base, swollen or red gums, and even a continuing bad taste in the mouth could be signals to warn you of gum disease. In the early stages, this condition is called gingivitis. Inflammation and tenderness in the gums are the first signs.

The situation can worsen to Periodontitis and further to Advanced Periodontitis. The worst case scenario could even require gum surgery. Why wait until you become the ‘least invited’ person in the crowd? Why suffer physical discomfort and pain?

Call Dr. Heidergott for a consultation right away. Deal with gum disease now!

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