How a General Dentist Helps Prevent Gum Disease
Gum disease rarely begins with dramatic symptoms. More often, it starts quietly, with a little bleeding during brushing, persistent bad breath, or gums that seem slightly puffy along the toothline. Many people assume those changes are minor, temporary, or simply the result of brushing too hard. In practice, those early signs can mark the beginning of a condition that, left alone, may damage the tissues and bone that support the teeth. This is where a general de