Marco Island Dental Blog

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.