- Keeping up good dental hygiene, including brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly is a crucial part of caring for your teeth.
- What are the first signs of gum disease?
- The earliest signs of gum disease are noticed at the gum margins. This area bleeds easily when brushed and can sometimes be swollen and also reddened in appearance.
- Receding gums, persistent bad taste or bad breath are often early signs of gum disease.