{"id":80,"date":"2014-05-18T20:26:50","date_gmt":"2014-05-18T20:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.generationsdental.com\/?p=80"},"modified":"2016-08-24T14:50:45","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T14:50:45","slug":"periodontal-disease-therapy-affects-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/18\/periodontal-disease-therapy-affects-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease Therapy: How it Affects Your Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"shutterstock_119151670\"<\/a>When you think of gum disease<\/b>, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you envision gums that bleed when brushed or flossed, or bad breath that doesn\u2019t go away even with a thorough routine oral hygiene regimen. Though these are certainly some of the ill effects associated with periodontal disease<\/b>, there are even more serious complications that may arise if the condition is left untreated. At Generations Dental Care<\/a> in Concord, NH<\/a>, our experienced team of dentists<\/a> and staff<\/a> help patients just like you understand the effects of gum disease<\/a>, as well as how it is treated.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Gum Disease Therapy<\/b><\/p>\n

When the tissue that supports your teeth becomes infected, the first sign is typically something along the lines of the common suspects: bleeding gums, sensitivity, gum recession, and foul breath that isn\u2019t improved with brushing the teeth. When left untreated, periodontal disease<\/b> can lead to teeth that become loose and even fall out. Additional consequences that have been linked to gum disease<\/b> include the following:<\/p>\n