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Am I at risk for gum disease?

2022-02-15T10:11:54-07:00

Gum disease can lead to unattractive symptoms like swollen and dark red gums. Over time, the gum condition can lead to gum tissue recession and, eventually, the loss of a tooth. The doctors of Metro Dental Care can help you stay ahead of gum disease through regular dental cleanings and periodontal treatments. Only a trained dentist can diagnose gum disease, but this overview will provide some of the basics every patient should know about this condition.  Risk Factors for Gum Disease Certain people are more prone to developing gum disease than others. While genetics does play a role in how gum [...]

Am I at risk for gum disease?2022-02-15T10:11:54-07:00

Is it possible to reverse or cure gum disease?

2022-02-15T10:15:22-07:00

Periodontal disease remains the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. If you have mild, moderate, or advanced stages of gum disease, the doctors and dental team of Metropolitan Dental Care offer multiple treatment options that can reverse gum disease symptoms. Causes, Stages, and Symptoms of Gum Disease Periodontal disease is an ongoing gum infection. The condition often results from poor oral hygiene habits and infrequent visits to the dentist. The bacterial intrusion affects the teeth, gums, and jawbone. Left untreated, gum disease will advance from mild (gingivitis) to moderate and advanced [...]

Is it possible to reverse or cure gum disease?2022-02-15T10:15:22-07:00

How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease

2022-02-15T10:26:13-07:00

At Metropolitan Dental Care, our expert dentists are passionate about eliminating gum disease from our patients. However, for people who don’t visit the dentist regularly, the disease will continue to progress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. This disease is caused by plaque not being properly removed from the teeth. Eventually, the plaque builds up and affects your gums, teeth, and then the gum tissue and bone that support your teeth. Common causes of periodontal disease include: Poor oral hygiene habits Diabetes Unaddressed tooth [...]

How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease2022-02-15T10:26:13-07:00

Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

2019-02-13T08:04:18-07:00

Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Heart disease is a major health issue in the United States; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in every four deaths each year is caused by heart disease. Finding successful prevention and treatment for this condition is incredibly important, as it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Organizations like the American Heart Association help to fund research efforts that can give more insight into risk factors or cures for heart disease. Recently, more and more of these studies have shown that patients with periodontal [...]

Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease2019-02-13T08:04:18-07:00

Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?

2019-04-24T12:55:11-06:00

At Metropolitan Dental Care, we offer several treatments for periodontal disease in Denver. If you suffer from this condition, you may be wondering if you could unknowingly pass the disease to your loved ones. Today, your Denver dentist will discuss whether or not periodontal disease is contagious as well as explain who is at risk and how you can prevent the problem from occurring in the first place. What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is an infection under the gum line. While some cases of gum disease are caused by poor oral hygiene, it is important to understand that some individuals [...]

Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?2019-04-24T12:55:11-06:00
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