Gum Disease has often been labeled the ‘silent disease’ due to the fact that most people are unaware they have it.

Please answer the questions below to get a better understanding of your gum health. If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the following questions, please contact us for a consultation as soon as possible.

• Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth?
• Are your gums red, swollen or tender?
• Do you have sores in your mouth?
• Are your gums receding? Have they pulled away from teeth?
• Do your teeth appear longer than they have in the past?
• Are there spaces developing between your teeth?
• Do you suffer from bad breath?
• Do you have a constant bad taste in your mouth?
• Are your teeth more sensitive than usual?
• Are any of your teeth loose?
• Is there any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite?

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Dr Ted Holcher provides gum disease treatment in Lenoir, NC and and surrounding areas including Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Asheville.