Gingivitis Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

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You probably know that gingivitis is dangerous for your oral health. You also know that gum disease is bad for you, as well. However, you might not know whether these terms are synonymous, if gum problems are avoidable, or who needs to be paying close attention to dental hygiene. Rest assured, we know that this may be an area for which you are lacking in solid information. We’re about to find out just how much you do (or do not) know, while you soak up some helpful facts.

Quiz Questions: True or False?

  1. True or False: It’s impossible for a child to develop gingivitis. This is only a problem that affects older individuals who have already become adults.
  2. True or False: Gingivitis is the final stage of gum disease that occurs, which means that we can help you control it but there is no way to completely eliminate it.
  3. True or False: Since you cannot always detect whether gingivitis is occurring, there’s no way to prevent it. It either develops or it doesn’t.

Quiz Answers

  1. False. Anyone can develop gingivitis! Unfortunately, that means your kids can experience gum inflammation, too. Remember, if your kids are brushing and flossing and you’re keeping up with their care, you don’t need to worry.
  2. False. It’s actually the very first stage of gum disease. Fortunately, when it’s detected at this point, we can usually address the problem and get rid of it completely before it progresses and before any damage has the chance to happen.
  3. False. It’s true that you can’t always recognize the problem on your own. However, we can detect it with checkups (and you can easily prevent gum disease with dental hygiene at home and your twice-annual cleanings with our team).

Save Yourself From Gum Disease

With consistent dental care at home and at our practice, you can keep gum disease at bay. Schedule an appointment with your Keller, TX dentist at Brent Cornelius, DDS by calling 817-431-4200 today. We proudly welcome patients from Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Westlake, Southlake, North Richland Hills, and all surrounding communities.