{"id":3112,"date":"2017-09-27T09:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T16:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=3112"},"modified":"2017-09-27T09:30:27","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T16:30:27","slug":"gum-disease-more-than-just-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/gum-disease-more-than-just-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease \u2013 More Than Just Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your Mouth: A Picture of Health<\/h2>\n

Did you know, when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you\u2019re brushing? It\u2019s true; your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle and habits. Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams at Carolina Complete Dental should know. We\u2019ve seen mouths from all over Goose Creek in our office!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not taking care of the rest of your body, your gums will give it away. Hormones, sickness, stress, diet, smoking, prescription medicine, and more can all affect your gum health.<\/p>\n

And that goes both ways. If you don\u2019t take care of your gums, the consequences will stretch beyond just your mouth. Unhealthy gums can lead to an unhealthy heart, diabetes, pregnancy complications, memory problems, tooth decay, and more.<\/p>\n

Your mouth is naturally good at washing away and fighting germs. But without proper oral hygiene, it can all build up and lead to gum disease. When it comes to your oral health, it\u2019s more than just pearly white teeth<\/a> you want. Healthy gums play an important role in your overall health.\u00a0 Healthy gums protect not only your teeth and jawbone; they also keep infection from entering the rest of your body.<\/p>\n

What Is Gum Disease?<\/h3>\n

Gum disease is the inflammation of your gums caused by a build-up of too much food, bacteria, or other substances. You\u2019ll know your gums are not in tip-top shape if they show any of these signs:<\/p>\n