{"id":131,"date":"2019-09-26T18:38:52","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T18:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2019-09-26T18:38:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T18:38:52","slug":"gum-disease-treatment-in-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2019\/09\/26\/gum-disease-treatment-in-sparks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know to Celebrate National Gum Care Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\"man\r\n\r\nYou might think that September is a nothing-special month with the exception of Labor Day and the Fall Equinox, but that\u2019s where you\u2019d be wrong. September is National Gum Care Month! Let\u2019s take a moment to learn about how to take care of our gums, what gum disease treatment<\/a> in Sparks entails, and more. Here are 5 things you need to know to celebrate this month in style.\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Flossing Is the Best Thing for Your Gums<\/h2>\r\nBrushing your teeth is massively important for the health of your teeth. Did you know that flossing is just as important for your gums? It\u2019s the only way to remove plaque from between your teeth and along your gumline. Plaque contains bacteria that may lead to cavities as well as gum disease.\r\n

2. What Gum Disease Is<\/h2>\r\nGum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection in your gum tissue, usually caused by poor oral hygiene. When plaque builds up for too long, it can irritate the gum tissue, causing symptoms like:\r\n