09/02/2026
Ever been lying back in the chair while your hygienist calls out numbers? That’s us measuring the space between your gum and your tooth, six spots on every tooth.
1 to 3 millimeters is healthy. 4 means we’re keeping an eye on it. 5 and up means bacteria have somewhere to live that your toothbrush can’t reach, and that bone doesn’t come back.
Here’s the part most people don’t know: early gum disease usually doesn’t hurt. Blood in the sink when you brush is often the only sign, and it’s easy to blame on brushing too hard.
September is Gum Care Month. If it’s been more than six months, book the cleaning.