{"id":357,"date":"2019-12-07T23:48:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T23:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:19:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:19:42","slug":"gum-disease-prevention-tips-dentist-long-island-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/07\/gum-disease-prevention-tips-dentist-long-island-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile from Gum Disease with These Easy Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_75145890__1580255447_14402-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man suffering from gum disease\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_75145890__1580255447_14402-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_75145890__1580255447_14402-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_75145890__1580255447_14402.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy mouth isn\u2019t just about how white your teeth are. Your\ngums need to be cleaned and taken care of as well! Unfortunately, simple gum\ncare can easily be forgotten and leave your gums vulnerable to infection and\ndisease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly\nhalf of the adult population suffers from gum disease. Although relatively\nharmless at first, this easily preventable condition is the leading cause of\ntooth loss in the U.S. Read on as your Long Island City dentist breaks down\nwhat gum disease is and how you can protect your happy, healthy smile.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When bacteria-filled plaque builds up along your gumline, it\ncan cause an infection. Your gum tissues respond by becoming bright red and\ninflamed, which can make them bleed easily and feel tender. This is known as\ngingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease. Thankfully, the tissues are not\npermanently impacted, and the damage can be reversed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the same cannot be said for periodontitis, an\nadvanced stage of gum disease. This develops when the infection spreads far\nenough to attack your jawbone. Left untreated, it can permanently damage your\ngums and destroy the connective tissues that hold your teeth in place, causing\nthem to become loose and fall out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, you can easily avoid all of this with a little\nbit of prevention. To stop gum disease before it can begin, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Brush your teeth and gums twice a day. <\/strong>A\ngreat dental routine is key for controlling the amount of plaque and bacteria\nthat build up in your mouth. Regularly brushing protects your gums from\nbecoming infected in the first place.<\/li><li><strong>Get into the habit of regular flossing. <\/strong>Did\nyou know that a toothbrush can only clear out 60% of that harmful plaque? The\nonly way to fully defend your gums is to clean out the other 40% with flossing.<\/li><li><strong>Use therapeutic mouthwash and fluoride\ntoothpaste. <\/strong>These products contain compounds that effectively and\nthoroughly clean off your teeth and gums. <\/li><li><strong>Quit smoking. <\/strong>If you needed another\nreason to break this bad habit, here it is! Smoking weakens your immune system,\nwhich makes it more difficult for your body to fight off all types of infection,\nincluding gum disease. <\/li><li><strong>See your dentist every six months. <\/strong>Since\ngum disease isn\u2019t initially very noticeable, it can be easy to miss. Your\ndentist can help you detect it as early as possible and offer specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/periodontal-disease-treatment.html\">gum\ndisease therapy<\/a> before it causes irreversible harm. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, even though gum disease is very common, you can easily\nprevent it. Use these simple tips to keep your smile happy and your gums\nhealthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>LIC Dental Associates provides excellent preventive,\nrestorative, and cosmetic dentistry to the Long Island City, NY area. Our\nexperienced team of dentists offers a comprehensive variety of specialty\ntreatments. These include laser periodontal therapy and other services to\nprevent and reverse gum disease. If you\u2019d like to know more, we can be\ncontacted through our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>(718) 530-6539. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy mouth isn\u2019t just about how white your teeth are. Your gums need to be cleaned and taken care of as well! Unfortunately, simple gum care can easily be forgotten and leave your gums vulnerable to infection and disease. 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