Knowing the Early Signs of Gum Disease

How your dentist in Ayer, MA, can help if you have gum disease


If your gums bleed slightly when you brush and floss, watch out! Gum disease is caused by millions of harmful bacteria in the plaque that clings to your teeth. The good news is, it’s easily treatable and reversible.


Dr. Kevin Brown, Dr. Erin Deedy-Lee, Dr. Mahshid Bahadoran, and Dr. Kevin Guze in Ayer, MA, offer comprehensive dental care, including preventive services to help you fight gum disease.


Gum disease may be barely noticeable and can sneak up on you. Gum disease may also have some very noticeable signs and symptoms, including:

  • Puffy, swollen gums
  • Red, irritated gums
  • Painful gums
  • Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
  • Frequent bad breath
  • Frequent sour taste in your mouth


You can reverse the early signs of gum disease and get your healthy smile back, with a few helpful tips. You need to:


  • Brush after meals and before bed
  • Floss at least once each day
  • Visit Dr. Brown every six months for professional teeth cleaning appointment, and at least once each year for a dental exam, including x-rays.


If you have gum disease and don’t seek out treatment, your gum disease can turn into periodontal disease, which can cause tooth loss. Talk to your Ayer periodontist right away.


Both gum disease and periodontal disease are caused by millions of harmful bacteria contained in the plaque that clings to your teeth. The bacteria produce toxins that can cause inflammation and infection in your gums.


The infection can spread to the underlying bone, ligaments, and fibers that support your teeth. Once the bone and soft tissue attachments surrounding your teeth are gone, your teeth can become loose, and you can lose them.


It all starts with gum disease, so be on the lookout for the early signs of gum disease. Maintain an excellent oral hygiene regimen at home; remember that gum disease is reversible, but periodontal disease is not. Periodontal disease can only be controlled, not cured.


Your dentist can help you maintain a healthy smile, including healthy gums, free of gum disease. To find out more about gum disease signs, symptoms, and treatment, call Dr. Kevin Brown, Dr. Erin Deedy-Lee, Dr. Mahshid Bahadoran, and Dr. Kevin Guze in Ayer, MA, at (978) 772-3747. Call today!

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