{"id":315,"date":"2017-04-11T20:09:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T20:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=315"},"modified":"2025-02-20T18:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T18:36:44","slug":"midlothian-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/11\/midlothian-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Midlothian Dentist Keeps Your Gums Strong and Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Your<\/a>Have you noticed no matter how many times you brush your teeth, swish your mouth with mouthwash, or chew a piece of minty gum, you can\u2019t seem to get fresh breath? Not only is it embarrassing to interact with your peers and colleagues, but it\u2019s actually a health concern. Your Midlothian dentist may be able to help you unveil the culprit: gum disease. It\u2019s important to understand that for one\u2014it\u2019s not uncommon and you\u2019re not alone. Secondly, although just about half of American adults have it, it is <\/em>a serious dental issue that needs to be addressed. And most importantly, gum disease is not only preventable but can be treated with the dental services Long Family Dental office offers to our patients.<\/p>\n

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What is gum disease?<\/h1>\n

Gum disease starts when plaque from sugary, processed foods along with other dangerous bacteria in your mouth builds up along and under the gum line. Plaque, a sticky film-like substance, sits on our teeth, gums, and tongue and hardens over time if it\u2019s not removed\u2014creating dangerous tartar. It can cause infections that deteriorate your healthy teeth, gums, and jawbone. Some signs of gum disease include:<\/p>\n