{"id":2490,"date":"2024-06-11T17:37:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brucecrawford.com\/?p=2490"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:39:50","slug":"can-you-spot-the-signs-of-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brucecrawford.com\/blog\/can-you-spot-the-signs-of-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Spot the Signs of Gum Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an experienced periodontist, Dr. Bruce Crawford is passionate about keeping his patients&#8217; smiles healthy and fully functional. One of the most important ways to stay on top of your dental health is by looking for signs of a problem. Learning to spot the signs of gum disease can prevent issues from <a href=\"\/periodontics\/\">becoming more serious<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re sharing an infographic that shows the symptoms of an infection. If any sound familiar, schedule an appointment with our team in St. Petersburg, FL by calling Implant Dentistry &amp; Laser Periodontics at <a href=\"tel:(727) 220-2265\">(727) 220-2265<\/a>. 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