A tooth or gum infection can cause serious dental pain as well as serious medical complications. When the gums are infected it is known as gum disease. You may have heard plenty of commercials for toothpaste or mouthwash warning about gum disease. The bacterial build up can cause ugly, unhealthy and bleeding gums. This can in turn cause the receding gums and this can lead to tooth loss. Gum disease does not happen overnight, so if you see any of these symptoms, it is best to see a dentist as soon as possible.

          A tooth or gum infection can lead to problems with each other. A tooth infection will generally cause more pain than a gum infection and the onset of symptoms is quicker. This is generally caused by a dead tooth, which, cannot fight a dental infection. Antibiotics can be used to fight of the tooth infection, but something will need to be done about the tooth. This means either a root canal or tooth extraction.

          A tooth or gum infection is not a minor thing and should not be ignored. See a dentists as soon as symptoms arise. The best way to avoid either of these problems is proper attention to oral hygiene. Tooth care and gum care are important and proper brushing and flossing techniques can nip potential problems in the bud.

         If you are having problems with what you suspect is a tooth or gum infection, it is best to see a dentist as soon as possible and we would like you to consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like to make an appointment with our Atlanta Family Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428.