{"id":37,"date":"2013-03-27T17:15:45","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T17:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.davidweinmandmd.com\/?p=37"},"modified":"2016-06-03T18:12:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-03T18:12:55","slug":"could-you-be-suffering-from-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/could-you-be-suffering-from-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Could You Be Suffering From Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Today, a staggering majority of Americans are suffering from the common oral health problem known as gum disease<\/strong> \u2013 three out of four, to be exact! If that number seems a little big to you, it\u2019s probably because many of those people aren\u2019t even aware that there\u2019s anything wrong. While cracks and cavities are easily noticeable dental problems that have tried-and-true restorative solutions, gum disease<\/strong> (also commonly referred to as periodontal disease) is often a much more subtle condition \u2013 or it is until it reaches the most advanced stage, which can cause advanced deterioration, inflammation, and even tooth loss. Thankfully, Dr. Weinman<\/a> and his staff<\/a> take gum disease<\/a> very seriously, and we\u2019ll be sure to thoroughly inspect your mouth for any tell-tale signs of the condition when you come into our Westfield<\/a> office for a routine check-up. In the meantime, here are some common symptoms that can indicate the presence of gum disease<\/strong>:<\/p>\n