{"id":335,"date":"2013-11-18T23:13:48","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T23:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=335"},"modified":"2013-11-18T23:13:48","modified_gmt":"2013-11-18T23:13:48","slug":"protect-your-smile-from-gum-disease-with-help-from-dr-bobby-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/protect-your-smile-from-gum-disease-with-help-from-dr-bobby-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile from Gum Disease with Help from Dr. Bobby Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-337\" style=\"margin: 8px 10px;\" title=\"checkup\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/checkup1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/checkup1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/checkup1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Many dental patients are surprised to learn that the most common oral health ailment isn\u2019t something simple like cavities or teeth grinding \u2013 it\u2019s <strong>gum disease<\/strong>. In fact, a staggering 80% of the population is projected to suffer from a stage of this ailment. Also commonly referred to as a periodontal disease, <strong>gum disease<\/strong> is relatively harmless in its earliest stages, but if left untreated, it can lead to devastating consequences, including bone deterioration and tooth loss. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to attend regular check-ups here in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Norman<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Carmen<\/a>! Our dedicated staff can thoroughly inspect your gums and provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">customized therapy<\/a> promptly if needed. If you\u2019re between check-ups, here are some common symptoms that you can keep an eye out for in the comfort of your own home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gums that bleed during brushing and\/or flossing<\/li>\n<li>Persistent bad breath that isn\u2019t alleviated by oral hygiene or mouthwash<\/li>\n<li>Any tenderness, swelling, or discoloration concerning your oral tissues<\/li>\n<li>Pain when chewing<\/li>\n<li>Teeth that appear longer (it means your gums are receding)<\/li>\n<li>A bite that feels different suddenly, or teeth that seem looser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, here are some factors that indicate a higher risk of <strong>gum disease<\/strong> than normal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you smoke and\/or use tobacco<\/li>\n<li>If you have diabetes<\/li>\n<li>If you take steroids<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve undergone therapy for cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have several methods available for treating gum disease, including scaling, root planing, antibiotic therapy, and laser treatment. If your case is advanced, we may recommend you to a trusted colleague who can provide periodontal surgery. We\u2019ll be sure to select the treatment that best fits your unique needs and concerns!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Contact<\/a> our <strong>Norman<\/strong> office today to schedule an appointment! <strong>Dr. Carmen<\/strong> and his staff are happy to welcome new patients from <strong>Moore, the University of Oklahoma<\/strong>, and all over the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many dental patients are surprised to learn that the most common oral health ailment isn\u2019t something simple like cavities or teeth grinding \u2013 it\u2019s gum disease. In fact, a staggering 80% of the population is projected to suffer from a stage of this ailment. Also commonly referred to as a periodontal disease, gum disease is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[245,137,139,70,82,111,155,140,173,174,95],"class_list":["post-335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry","tag-dr-bobby-carmen","tag-gum-disease","tag-gum-disease-norman-dentist","tag-moore","tag-norman","tag-norman-dentist","tag-oklahoma-dentist","tag-periodontal-disease","tag-periodontal-therapy","tag-periodontal-therapy-norman","tag-the-university-of-oklahoma"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=335"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":338,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions\/338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}