Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. It starts silently and by the time most people notice it, serious damage has already been done. At Dr. Liwo Dental Clinic in Ngeme, Limbe, we catch it early and stop it before it costs you your teeth.
Most people focus on their teeth and completely forget about their gums. That is a costly mistake.
Your gums are the foundation that holds every tooth in place. When that foundation is infected and weakened, even perfectly healthy teeth become loose and eventually fall out. Gum disease does not just affect your mouth either. Research consistently links untreated gum disease to heart disease, diabetes complications, and other serious health conditions.
The most dangerous thing about gum disease is how quietly it starts. Bleeding when you brush. Gums that look a little red or puffy. Breath that stays bad no matter how much you brush. Most people dismiss these signs for months or even years before seeking help.
At Dr. Liwo Dental Clinic, we have treated hundreds of patients with gum disease at every stage. Early stage gum disease is completely reversible with the right treatment. Advanced gum disease can be managed and stopped from getting worse. But none of that is possible if you keep waiting.
If your gums bleed, hurt, or look different than they used to, book an appointment today. The earlier we catch it, the easier and cheaper it is to fix.
The early warning signs are gums that bleed when you brush or floss, gums that look red, swollen, or puffy, persistent bad breath that does not go away with brushing, and gums that feel tender or painful to touch. In more advanced stages you may notice your gums pulling back from your teeth, teeth that feel loose, or gaps forming between teeth. If you have any of these signs, come in immediately. Early gum disease is reversible. Advanced gum disease is not, it can only be managed.
Yes and it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults worldwide. When gum disease is left untreated, the infection destroys the bone and tissue that hold your teeth in place. Over time teeth become loose and eventually fall out or have to be extracted. The good news is that catching it early prevents this completely.
Most patients are surprised by how comfortable gum treatment is at our clinic. For early stage gum disease, a deep professional cleaning is usually all that is needed and it is completely painless for most patients. For more advanced cases we use local anaesthetic to make sure you feel nothing during treatment. Our doctors are trained specifically to keep the process as gentle as possible.
Yes it can, which is why maintenance is so important. After we treat your gum disease we will put you on a regular cleaning schedule to make sure the infection does not return. We also teach you exactly how to care for your gums at home. Patients who follow through with their maintenance appointments almost never see gum disease come back.
It does, and this is something most people do not know. Gum disease allows bacteria to enter your bloodstream through infected gum tissue. This has been directly linked to increased risk of heart disease, difficulty controlling blood sugar in diabetic patients, and complications during pregnancy. Treating your gum disease is not just about saving your teeth. It is about protecting your overall health.
