{"id":290,"date":"2019-11-25T23:06:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T23:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2020-02-06T17:14:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T17:14:52","slug":"before-gum-disease-attacks-heres-how-to-protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/before-gum-disease-attacks-heres-how-to-protect-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Gum Disease Attacks, Here\u2019s How to Protect Yourself!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Statistics show that over 64 million adult Americans have\nsome form of gum disease<\/a>.\nThis is alarming data given that the disease has been found to be connected\nwith other health issues like heart disease, several forms of cancer, stroke\nand hypertension. To help reverse this growing trend, your dentist in Upper\nArlington provides some helpful tips for preventing gum disease and fortifying\nyour oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is the infection and inflammation of the gum\ntissue. The fight against the condition starts with understanding it. The\nprimary contributor to the development of gum disease is the growth of oral\nbacteria. While these microorganisms are always present in the mouth, when food\nor beverage particles are allowed to rest on the teeth and gums, they flock to\nthe areas to feed and multiply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this goes on for a prolonged period of time, a sticky\nsubstance called plaque can form. Eventually, it can seep beneath the gum line,\nthe typical result being the development of germ pockets that can bring about\nthe following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n