Even though you may think your teeth look okay, doesn't mean they are healthy. For teeth to be healthy your gums must be healthy as well.

Only your dentist is able to detect whether or not your teeth and gums are healthy everywhere – even those hard to see places.

Are your gums light pink (the way they should be) or are they dark red? When you feel with your tongue, is something thicker than normal? Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Do you have bad breath? Do you have the feeling one of your teeth is longer? Has someone in your family lost their teeth at an early age?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then read on...