{"id":232,"date":"2020-02-21T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:59:39","slug":"its-gum-disease-awareness-month-how-is-your-gum-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/21\/its-gum-disease-awareness-month-how-is-your-gum-health\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Gum Disease Awareness Month! How is Your Gum Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February is known for the color red because of Valentine\u2019s Day\u2014a time for cupids, hearts, roses, and everything else that is the color of love. However, this month is also a time for awareness of a different type of red: gum disease. This issue currently affects about half of the American population, which is why February is now officially Gum Disease Awareness Month. Keep reading to learn more about this problem and when you may need gum disease treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection and inflammation of the gums\nthat affects millions of people. Typically caused by poor dental hygiene, this\nissue can be completely reversed in its early stages. However, if left\nuntreated, gum disease can cause permanent tissue damage, bone deterioration,\nand even tooth loss. Unfortunately, the problems don\u2019t stop there. More recent\nstudies have shown a direct relationship between gum disease and increased\nrisks of heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, and other overall health\ndifficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Know if You have It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because gum disease can be reversed if it\u2019s caught early on,\nyou should be on the lookout for these common warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n