How Gum Disease Can Impact Your Thanksgiving Meal

November 9, 2018

An inflammation in the gum tissue leads to gingivitis. Without proper treatment, gum disease can worsen and lead to far more severe symptoms, such as loose teeth. Even moderate gingivitis can impact you in significant ways, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner. See our dentist in Richmond, VA right away if you show any of the symptoms.

Bleeding Gums

A common symptom of gingivitis is the presence of bleeding gums. Your gum tissue is most likely to bleed when you brush, floss or eat hard foods. That means you could be in the middle of dinner only for the food to be tainted with the taste of blood.

Pain When Chewing

The act of chewing can cause discomfort in some circumstances. This will often be accompanied by tender, swollen and red gums. You may not be able to eat everything you want because it simply is not pleasant.

Bad Breath

Many people suffer from halitosis. Normally, they can correct it by brushing and using mouthwash. When you suffer from gum disease, you will have chronic halitosis. This can put a serious damper on dinner when you try to have a conversation with people, but your breath makes them recoil.

Change in the Way Teeth Fit Together

Lastly, periodontitis can affect the way your teeth fit together when you bite down. This again makes it difficult to enjoy any meal. This often comes with sores inside your mouth. Many foods, particularly tough ones you will need to chew a lot, will be extremely difficult to eat.

Treat Gum Disease Promptly

Before Thanksgiving is here, you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert B. Steadman at Steadman Family Dentistry if you have any of these symptoms. Treatment is relatively simple as long as you come in when the condition is still mild. Enjoy Thanksgiving this year and contact us today.

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