{"id":335,"date":"2015-11-23T09:47:47","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T09:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mwdentalcenter.com\/?p=244"},"modified":"2017-04-24T17:13:57","modified_gmt":"2017-04-24T17:13:57","slug":"gum-disease-treatment-midwest-city-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mwdentalcenter.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/23\/gum-disease-treatment-midwest-city-2\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Avoid Gum Disease (& Get Treatment) Midwest City"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve got surprising news for you this morning: did you know that more than half of Americans suffer from gum disease to some degree? As your <\/span>Midwest City dental team<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019re always shocked by that number — mainly because the condition is extremely preventable. Learn how you can stop the damaging disease, and where you can find gum disease treatment in Midwest City if it\u2019s too late. Keep reading to find out more from <\/span>Dr. Steven Kendrick<\/span><\/a> today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top Four Tips for Preventing Gum Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not hard to stop periodontitis (gum disease) in its tracks. Follow these four tips and you\u2019ll have healthy gums today, and for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4: Kick the habit<\/span><\/h4>\n

As if you needed another reason to kick the tobacco habit, here\u2019s one: smoking, or any type of tobacco use, is a major cause of gum disease. And once you develop the condition, tobacco use makes healing far more difficult. Kick the habit today, for the health of your gums — and everything else.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3: Remember there\u2019s so substitute for flossing\u2026<\/span><\/h4>\n

For whatever reason, too many adults believe flossing is optional. But guess what? It\u2019s absolutely not. Flossing removes leftover food particles and bacteria your toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. Make sure you\u2019re flossing at least daily to keep your gums in optimal health. <\/span><\/p>\n

#2: …or twice-a-day brushing<\/span><\/h4>\n

And there\u2019s no excuse to skip brushing, either. We know that sometimes you\u2019re late for work or you\u2019re just too tired to do anything other than fall into bed — but there\u2019s never a good reason not to brush your teeth. Brush for two minutes, at least twice a day to keep your mouth, teeth and gums fresh and healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n

#1: Stay on top of your dental checkups<\/span><\/h4>\n

When you make sure to visit the dentist regularly, you\u2019re giving Dr. Kendrick the opportunity to check for the early warning signs of gum disease, like red, tender or swollen gums. Prevent gum disease and other oral issues by visiting your Midwest City dentist every six months, as recommended. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gum Disease Treatment in Midwest City<\/span><\/h3>\n

Prevention is important, but if you\u2019re one of the millions of Americans who is already suffering from gum disease you need to know about gum disease treatment with Dr. Kendrick. Your treatment will depend on your unique mouth and the extent\u00a0of the disease. <\/span><\/p>\n