{"id":3366,"date":"2023-09-21T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2023-10-10T22:23:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:23:04","slug":"interesting-gum-disease-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/21\/interesting-gum-disease-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Noteworthy Facts About Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With September\u2019s arrival, you\u2019re likely excited for the change in seasons. Many associate this time with pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and spooky decorations. Still, September marks more than just the start of Fall; it\u2019s also National Gum Care Month! As such, you should spend it learning about gum tissue<\/a> and its role in oral health. Your Lawrenceville dentist can even help you do so. So, here are four interesting gum disease facts you should know as the fall season starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy Puts You at Risk of It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, you\u2019d think pregnancy and gums have little to do with each other. However, your \u201cbun in the oven\u201d can make a gum infection likelier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest science supports this conclusion. Studies show 60-75% of pregnant women have gingivitis, the earliest form of gum disease. Pregnancy\u2019s hormonal changes can lead to gum inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given this reality, see a dentist if you\u2019re a mom-to-be. You\u2019ll protect your gums enough to show your future newborn a great grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Can Trigger Deadly Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you might wish otherwise, untreated gum disease won\u2019t only affect your mouth. It\u2019ll put you at great risk of severe health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, periodontitis (i.e., advanced gum disease) is linked to heart disease and diabetes. A gum infection\u2019s bacteria can spread to your heart through the bloodstream. Meanwhile, gum inflammation can elevate blood glucose levels enough to cause diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of these facts, take swift action if you have gum disease. You may save yourself from a life-threatening condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Care Can\u2019t Always Prevent It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, good oral hygiene and dental visits are crucial to your life. That being said, these things aren\u2019t always enough to prevent gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, certain lifestyle and health factors can put you at risk of gum trouble. These things range from tobacco use and alcoholism to immune system disorders and genetics. If such items apply to you, you could easily develop a gum infection. That means you\u2019ll need to work harder to prevent one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Can Be Spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Truthfully, a case of gum disease doesn\u2019t exist in isolation. The issue can spread to those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, harmful bacteria cause gum disease. Those same microbes can be spread through your saliva over time. As a result, kissing and sharing food could send your infection to friends or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll better protect your oral health by learning these interesting gum disease facts. Therefore, memorize them to honor this National Gum Care Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transforming Smiles<\/a><\/em> is based in Lawrenceville, GA. Led by Drs. Bruce Carter<\/a> and Shariq Zafrani<\/a>, our practice works tirelessly to give each patient an amazing smile. To that end, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental work. Among our options, we also provide top-quality periodontal therapy for your gums. If you\u2019d like more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (770)-995-7616.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With September\u2019s arrival, you\u2019re likely excited for the change in seasons. Many associate this time with pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and spooky decorations. Still, September marks more than just the start of Fall; it\u2019s also National Gum Care Month! As such, you should spend it learning about gum tissue and its role in oral health. Your Lawrenceville dentist can even help you do so. So, here are four interesting gum disease facts you should know as the fall season starts. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3366"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3370,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3366\/revisions\/3370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}