At Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Specialists in Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we\u2019ll tell you it\u2019s easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child\u2019s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it\u2019s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs to watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Gums that appear red or swollen If your child is having these symptoms, schedule an appointment right away by calling our San Diego office and our team. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give your child back a healthy mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013\tDrs. Styrt & Job<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Specialists in Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we\u2019ll tell you it\u2019s easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child\u2019s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":267,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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\u2022 Gums that feel tender
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\u2022 Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
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\u2022 Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
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\u2022 Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
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\u2022 Loose teeth
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\u2022 Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n