It almost goes without saying, but gum disease is a major health burden. This infection causes many nasty symptoms – bleeding gums, painful chewing, etc. – that lower your quality of life. Even so, don’t panic; your dentist can cure gum disease if you act quickly. You’d then be free of this condition’s awful signs. To learn more, here’s a primer on gum disease, how dentists can cure it, and why to visit your Hackettstown dental practice.