{"id":124,"date":"2013-12-06T21:52:17","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T21:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.betteryoursmile.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2018-07-05T20:23:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T20:23:34","slug":"gum-disease-aurora-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/gum-disease-aurora-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn the Symptoms of Gum Disease from Drs. D\u2019Amico and Mauck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-123\" style=\"margin: 8px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/flossing.jpg\" alt=\"flossing\" width=\"200\" height=\"296\" \/><\/a>You may be surprised to learn that the most common oral health problem patients of all ages experience isn\u2019t something obvious like cavities or bruxism \u2013\u00a0 it actually doesn\u2019t directly affect your teeth at all! <b>Gum disease<\/b> (also known as periodontal disease) plagues nearly 80% of the population, and while it\u2019s relatively harmless in its earliest stages, it can lead to some potentially devastating consequences if left untreated or unnoticed for too long, including tooth loss. Here in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Aurora<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Drs. D\u2019Amico and Mauck<\/a> are committed to providing their patients with all the information they need to keep their smiles happy and healthy, whether they\u2019re at our office or simply brushing and flossing at home. Have you been wondering if you could be suffering from <b>gum disease<\/b>? Pain isn\u2019t the only indicator of the condition, as some would believe. Here are some common symptoms you can keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gums that bleed during or after you\u2019ve brushed or flossed<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath that isn\u2019t alleviated by brushing\/mouthwash<\/li>\n<li>A bite that suddenly feels off<\/li>\n<li>Teeth that start to feel loose, as though they\u2019re shifting<\/li>\n<li>Receding gums (teeth that appear longer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, here are some risk factors that can heighten your chances of experiencing <b>gum disease<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you regularly use tobacco and\/or smoke<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve undergone therapy for cancer at some point<\/li>\n<li>If you regularly clench or grind your teeth<\/li>\n<li>If you experience stress constantly<\/li>\n<li>Poor nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> <b>D\u2019Amico and Mauck, DDS<\/b>, today if you have any questions about the threat of gum disease, or if you\u2019re ready to schedule an appointment. <b>Drs. D\u2019Amico and Mauck<\/b> offer periodontal therapy that can effectively treat your gums and restore health to your smile. We welcome patients from all over the greater <b>Denver<\/b> area, including <b>Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Denver Tech Center<\/b>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may be surprised to learn that the most common oral health problem patients of all ages experience isn\u2019t something obvious like cavities or bruxism \u2013\u00a0 it actually doesn\u2019t directly affect your teeth at all! 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