{"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":"\"flossing\"<\/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! 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 Aurora<\/a>, 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 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:\r\n