Your 6 month dental check up allows for a thorough evaluation of the state of your oral health. Your dentist will examine your teeth for signs of disease and scan your gum tissue for symptoms of gingivitis which is the initial stage of periodontitis but can be kept in check with early treatment. One of the most noticeable signs of gingivitis is the detachment of the gum tissue which when healthy should fit snugly around the base of the teeth. Visit our Huffman Family Dentistry website, https://www.huffmanfamilydentistry.com today to learn more about the importance of preventive dentistry.