Infection in gum tissues and bones that keep your teeth in place is one of the major reasons for tooth loss.  It is becoming a problem more and more.  If gum disease is detected early enough it could be possibly treated.  If treatment doesn’t work, a more serious and advanced stage of treatment may occur. Regular dental cleaning and check ups, brushing your teeth three times a day and flossing are some of the major ways to prevent gum disease. Having a gum or oral diseases can also affect other parts of our body. And it may cause of having a heart disease, artery blockages and stroke.  Gum disease is no laughing matter.  Contact North Bend Family Dentistry, your Cincinnati Family Dentist, today and make sure you’re oral health is in good shape!