{"id":5502,"date":"2022-10-25T12:16:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T16:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/?page_id=5502"},"modified":"2022-10-25T12:16:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T16:16:10","slug":"gum-disease-burke","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/dental-services-burke-va\/general-dentistry-burke-va\/gum-disease-burke\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Disease Burke"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-position:center center;background-size:cover;}#c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined-1280x853.jpg');}\n @media\n            only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2),\n            only screen and (   min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2),\n            only screen and (     -o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2\/1),\n            only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2),\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi),\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) { #c5ab-section-ciQGlV{ background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined.jpg'); }} @media\n            only screen and (min-width: 1281px) { #c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined-1600x1067.jpg');}} @media\n            only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1281px),\n            only screen and (   min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1281px),\n            only screen and (     -o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2\/1) and (min-width: 1281px),\n            only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1281px),\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi) and (min-width: 1281px),\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) and (min-width: 1281px) { #c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined.jpg');}} @media\n            only screen and (min-width: 1601px) { #c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined-1920x1280.jpg');}} @media\n            only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1601px) ,\n            only screen and (   min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1601px) ,\n            only screen and (     -o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2\/1) and (min-width: 1601px) ,\n            only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (min-width: 1601px) ,\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi) and (min-width: 1601px) ,\n            only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) and (min-width: 1601px) { #c5ab-section-ciQGlV{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/woman-getting-teeth-examined.jpg');}}#c5ab-section-ciQGlV:before { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5)}<\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-ciQGlV\" class=\"c5-dark-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-banner c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\">            <div class=\"c5ab-background-inner-wrap\">\n                <div class=\"c5ab-center-content\">\n                    <div class=\"c5ab-background-inner\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-ciQGlV .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-ciQGlV\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-YrdvfG\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-6 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_banner-content-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-tUptIqFuQMAxPJcPaz\" ><div class=\"code125-banner-content code125-banner-content-align-Left code125-banner-content-animation-on code125-banner-content-layout-6 clearfix\"><h3 class=\"code125-extended-title-common  code125-extended-title-RzaUgp\">Gum Disease Burke VA<\/h3><style>h3.code125-extended-title-RzaUgp{color: #0f9dce !important;font-weight: bold !important;}<\/style><div class=\"code125-banner-text code125-banner-text-uNyeog\"><p>Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a when the gums surrounding your teeth are infected by excessive plaque buildup, which is the sticky substance of bacteria that forms on the surface of your teeth. It\u2019s also one of the major reasons that explain tooth loss in adults. Most people do not experience pain from the disease so it can be difficult to tell if there\u2019s infection present. It\u2019s important to schedule regular dental cleanings and checkups with your dentist as he or she will be able to identify gum disease in an earlier stage before it has the chance to get worse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-helyIk\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-6 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN { background: #ffffff}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #ffffff;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN{ padding: 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN{ padding: 50px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN{ padding: 50px 20px 0 ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN{ padding: 50px 20px 0 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE title-only c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekN .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmtgekN\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJgekN\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-12 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekN\" data-animation-name=\"bounceIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Are the Stages of Periodontal Disease?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekN{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV { background: #ffffff}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #ffffff;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV{ padding: 0 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV{ padding: 0 20px 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV{ padding: 0 20px 50px 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-twocolumn c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOV .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmtgekNsXOV\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJgekNsXOV\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-12 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNsXOV\" data-animation-name=\"bounceIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Gum disease can be prevented with regular flossing, brushing, and visiting your dentist once every six months. If plaque is not properly removed from your teeth, it will increase and release toxins that will further damage your gums. There are also two stage of periodontal disease, both of which are provided below:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNsXOV{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style>#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ padding: 0 20px ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ padding: 0 20px 0 ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ padding: 0 20px 0 20px ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ margin: 0px ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ margin: 0px auto ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ margin: 0px auto 25px ;}#c5ab-section-CtEqGj{ margin: 0px auto 25px auto ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-CtEqGj\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE box-section-with-icons c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-CtEqGj .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-CtEqGj\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-PDFqdu\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_service-column-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-MewAzWlfQsrutz\" data-animation-name=\"fadeIn\"><div class=\"code125-service-common code125-service-alignment-default c5-service-gWkFD clearfix c5-service-layout-elegant\"><span class=\"c5-icon icon-size-xlarge flaticon-tooth\"><\/span><h4>Gingivitis<\/h4><div class=\"service-content\"><p>Gingivitis is a much earlier stage of gum disease. In this stage, the gums swell, become red, and may bleed very easily. It\u2019s better to treat gum disease in this stage since daily brushing and flossing will do just the trick.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"\" class=\"c5-click-over\"><\/a><span class=\"c5-plus-hover\"><span class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-MewAzWlfQsrutz{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-dQSKAM\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_service-column-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-MewAzWhJnPlfQsrutz\" data-animation-name=\"fadeIn\"><div class=\"code125-service-common code125-service-alignment-default c5-service-VLbUw clearfix c5-service-layout-elegant\"><span class=\"c5-icon icon-size-xlarge flaticon-tooth\"><\/span><h4>Periodontitis<\/h4><div class=\"service-content\"><p>When gingivitis isn\u2019t treated, then it will grow to become periodontitis. In this more advanced stage of gum disease, the gums and bone that support your teeth may receive irreversible damage.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"\" class=\"c5-click-over\"><\/a><span class=\"c5-plus-hover\"><span class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-MewAzWhJnPlfQsrutz{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:250ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:250ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:250ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:250ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:250ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmt { background: #151f1b}#c5ab-section-kUJQmt .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmt .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #151f1b;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmt{ padding: 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmt{ padding: 50px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmt{ padding: 50px 20px 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmt{ padding: 50px 20px 50px 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmt\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-subbanner-black no-indent-list c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmt .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmt\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJ\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFw\" data-animation-name=\"fadeIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Factors that Increase a Patient\u2019s Likelihood of Developing Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFw{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_ul-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-oWSKnc\" data-animation-name=\"rotateInUpLeft\"><div class=\"code125-custom-ul clearfix\"><ul class=\"c5ab_custom_ul clearfix\"><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_EUGou\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon icon-i-smoking\" title=\"Smoking or using chewing tobacco\"><\/span>Smoking or using chewing tobacco<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_VVMlg\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-blood\" title=\"Diabetes\"><\/span>Diabetes<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_titAa\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-medicine\" title=\"Medication (steroids, anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, calcium channel blockers, and oral contraceptives)\"><\/span>Medication (steroids, anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, calcium channel blockers, and oral contraceptives)<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_VmqRx\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Bridges that don\u2019t provide the proper fit\"><\/span>Bridges that don\u2019t provide the proper fit<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_MdfFn\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Crooked teeth\"><\/span>Crooked teeth<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_rTUvw\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Old fillings\"><\/span>Old fillings<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_mzoew\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-mother-with-baby-in-arms\" title=\"Pregnancy\"><\/span>Pregnancy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-oWSKnc{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-avKjkb\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_image-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-JZBisl\" data-animation-name=\"fadeInRight\"><div class=\"c5ab-image-wrap left plain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/about-us-banner-570x380.jpg\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/about-us-banner-570x380.jpg 1x,https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/about-us-banner-1140x760.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-JZBisl{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG { background: #ffffff}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #ffffff;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG{ padding: 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG{ padding: 50px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG{ padding: 50px 20px 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG{ padding: 50px 20px 50px 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-twocolumn c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtPHaG .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmtPHaG\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJPHaG\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_image-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-JZBislPHaG\" data-animation-name=\"fadeInLeft\"><div class=\"c5ab-image-wrap left plain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/banner-3-570x378.jpg\" width=\"570\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/banner-3-570x378.jpg 1x,https:\/\/www.smilerestonheights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/banner-3-1140x756.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-JZBislPHaG{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-avKjkbPHaG\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-6 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFwPHaG\" data-animation-name=\"fadeIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Gum Infection Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Can\u2019t remember your last dental checkup? There are a number of symptoms that may help you determine whether or not you have a gum infection. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms below, we recommend that you see your dentist immediately to prevent any more damage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFwPHaG{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_ul-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-oWSKncPHaG\" data-animation-name=\"rotateInUpRight\"><div class=\"code125-custom-ul clearfix\"><ul class=\"c5ab_custom_ul clearfix\"><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_BdeKN\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-gum\" title=\"Bleeding gums\"><\/span>Bleeding gums<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_bqCZi\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-gum\" title=\"Gums have reddened, become tender, and are swollen\"><\/span>Gums have reddened, become tender, and are swollen<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_jRmPb\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-gum\" title=\"Gums are beginning to pull away from your teeth\"><\/span>Gums are beginning to pull away from your teeth<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_CLkDj\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-head\" title=\"Bad breath\"><\/span>Bad breath<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_ceQrO\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon fa fa-frown-o\" title=\"Unpleasant taste\"><\/span>Unpleasant taste<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_FHItn\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Pus forming between your teeth and gums\"><\/span>Pus forming between your teeth and gums<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_AJoYu\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Loose permanent teeth\"><\/span>Loose permanent teeth<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_pFkKJ\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Changes with how your teeth fit together when you bite\"><\/span>Changes with how your teeth fit together when you bite<\/li><li class=\"c5ab_custom_li_iHUZG\"><span class=\"c5-ul-icon flaticon-tooth\" title=\"Changes with the fit of your partial dentures \"><\/span>Changes with the fit of your partial dentures <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-oWSKncPHaG{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW { background: #0f9dce}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #0f9dce;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW{ padding: 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW{ padding: 50px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW{ padding: 50px 20px 0 ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW{ padding: 50px 20px 0 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-subbanner c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-center code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNPAUW .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmtgekNPAUW\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJgekNPAUW\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-12 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNPAUW\" data-animation-name=\"bounceIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gum Disease Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNPAUW{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol { background: #0f9dce}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #0f9dce;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol{ padding: 0 20px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol{ padding: 0 20px 50px ;}#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol{ padding: 0 20px 50px 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE page-subbanner c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-kUJQmtgekNsXOVvCol\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-ifXeuJgekNsXOVvCol\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-12 c5ab-col-md-12 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_text-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNsXOVvCol\" data-animation-name=\"bounceIn\"><div class=\"code125-article-layout-common\"><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Gum disease treatment options may vary from patient to patient but it solely depends on the extent of damage for each individual. Treatments you can expect to receive with gum disease are nonsurgical treatments (at-home periodontal trays, scaling and root planing, and deep cleaning), periodontal surgery and laser gum surgery, and even dental implants.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to daily brushing and flossing, scheduling regular dental checkups and periodontal exams at Smiles at Reston Heights will ensure you maintain excellent oral health! Our dentists can teach you the best practices for maintaining good oral hygiene and reduce your chances of getting gum disease. As our top priority is helping you maintain a healthy smile, we will perform efficient and affordable teeth cleanings and checkups suited to your exact needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-pZBtFwgekNsXOVvCol{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX { background: #151f1b}#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX .code125-background-solid-shape:before,#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX .code125-background-solid-shape:after {border-color: #151f1b;}<\/style><style>#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX{ padding: 20px ;}#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX{ padding: 20px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX{ padding: 20px 20px 20px ;}#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX{ padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX\" class=\"c5-light-background c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE  code125-align-columns  cta-banner c5ab-section-common c5ab-align-left code125-ab-background-wrap\"><div class=\"c5ab-center-content\" ><style>#c5ab-section-byRYexRRsX .c5ab-center-content{max-width: 1170px; } <\/style><div class=\"c5ab-row clearfix\" id=\"c5ab-row-byRYexRRsX\"><style><\/style><style><\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-uSEzFQRRsX\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-9 c5ab-col-md-6 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_html-element-widget-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-QOWpxyHHNqRRsX\" data-animation-name=\"slideInLeft\"><h3 class=\"code125-extended-title-common code125-html-element-bDAKy  code125-extended-title-vHyIGE\">Our team at Smile Reston Heights looks forward to your next visit with us. Book your teeth cleaning today to prevent gum disease!   <\/h3><style>h3.code125-extended-title-vHyIGE{color: #ffffff !important;font-size: 24px;}h3.code125-extended-title-vHyIGE span{ margin-right: 6px; }<\/style><\/div>\t\t<style>\n\t\t#c5ab-widget-QOWpxyHHNqRRsX{\n\t\t\tanimation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-duration: 1000ms;\n\n\n\t\t\tanimation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-webkit-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-moz-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-ms-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t\t-o-animation-delay:0ms;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><style><\/style><style>#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 6px ;}#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 6px 0 ;}#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 6px 0 0 ;}#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 6px 0 0 0 ;}@media (max-width: 481px){#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 0px ;}}@media (max-width: 481px){#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 0px 0 ;}}@media (max-width: 481px){#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 0px 0 0 ;}}@media (max-width: 481px){#c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX > .code125-ab-background-wrap{ padding: 0px 0 0 0 ;}}<\/style><div id=\"c5ab-column-hBCXMURRsX\" class=\"c5ab-col-base c5ab-col-lg-3 c5ab-col-md-6 c5ab-col-sm-12 c5-light-background  \"><div class=\"code125-ab-background-wrap \"><div class=\"c5ab-widget widget_button-widget c5ab-desktop-TRUE c5ab-tablet-TRUE c5ab-mobile-TRUE\" id=\"c5ab-widget-bXirIRRRsX\" ><a class=\"btn btn-HXhpd  center medium  c5-btn-theme inverse c5-btn-dYmfsy\" href=\"\/contact-us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gum Disease Burke VAGum disease (periodontal disease) is a when the gums surrounding your teeth are infected by excessive plaque buildup, which is the sticky substance of bacteria that forms on the surface of your teeth. 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