Bad Breath From Gum Disease: Secrets Your Friends Keep About You!

Do you find people turning away from you when you speak? Do they keep their distance more than an arm's length away? When was the last time you kissed your spouse?

You're not alone. There are 50 million people with gum disease which is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is a very serious disease that can result in tooth loss, but it is generally painless, so you might not even know you have it.

According the American Academy of Periodontology, consequences of this disease may include the following:

• Permanent tooth loss
• Higher risk of stroke and heart attack

Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, in which the gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets and the bacteria enters here and the space/tooth becomes infected. This bacteria combines with the foods you eat and gives a putrid odor that can only be resolved by a "deep cleaning" possibly with anesthesia for best results.

We recommend a gum screening and charting to see if you are one of the fifty million that are affected. If you're anxious, always know we offer calming and safe sedation techniques to help you through any appointment.

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