Maintaining your oral health should be a matter of routine, with daily brushing, flossing, and regular professional cleanings and checkups at your Marco Island Dentist’s office. But no matter how diligently one follows proper dental care regimens, oral health problems can arise. Many dental problems become obvious due to pain or other signals such as bleeding of the gums. But some dental problems may arise without readily apparent symptoms, compromising your oral health until identified by your dentist.

Nearly everyone knows that if you have a toothache, a chipped or cracked tooth, or any other dental pain or discomfort, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. However, many people consider gum-disease—gingivitis and periodontal disease—symptoms as too trivial to merit a dental examination. This, your Marco Island dentist will tell you, is a mistake, because periodontal disease is a serious condition that can easily lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

The current COVID-19 crisis is on everyone’s minds these days, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about oral health. In fact, even though flu-like bugs sap one’s energy and make it difficult to carry out routine daily activities, oral health care maintenance is a daily routine you should not neglect when feeling sick.