Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss among Indianapolis adults?

The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling to Indianapolis, Pendleton, and Carmel residents, there is a bright side:

Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages.

Regular check-ups with your dentist are vital, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for.

1. Gums that bleed very easily

2. Gums that appear tender, swollen, or very red, or gums that have visible pus in between them when they are pushed

3. A bite that changes suddenly so that your teeth don’t seem to fit together correctly

4. Gums that are pulling away from the teeth

5. A bad taste in the mouth or chronic bad breath

6. Loose or separating teeth

If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your dentist today. Avoiding these problems is ideal, but brushing isn’t enough. Since plaque causes gum disease, removing plaque through regular flossing is the key to healthy gums.

My name is Dr. Dale Behner and my practice, Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS serves the Carmel, McCordsville, and Pendleton areas. We take pride in caring for our patients and we want them to have healthy, beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. Many of our patients seek details about smile makeovers. If you’d like to know, schedule an appointment and we’ll take a look!

Our practice specializes in:

porcelain veneers
dental crowns
dentures
In-House

Contact us at 317-842-2337 and a member of our friendly staff can make an appointment for you. During your consultation, you can meet with Dr. Dale Behner about swollen gums, veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more.

We hope to hear from you soon!

The following website was used as source material for this blog: http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/a/gum_warnings.htm, accessed on October 22, 2014

Contact Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS:

317-842-2337

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9744 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN
46037