If you’re not a master of gingivitis information, then you probably haven’t experienced it! This, of course, is a good thing. However, that does not make you immune. As a result, we feel very strongly about ensuring you feel informed regarding this stage of gum disease. When you’re educated with details about prevention and early… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease
Healthy Gums Are Important To A Healthy Smile
If you fail to pay attention to your periodontal health, you are ignoring a consequential aspect of your oral health. Your gum health can have a big impact on the future of your smile. In fact, the reason most people lose their teeth in their later years is due to advanced gum disease. Your dentist… Read more »
Gum Recession: Know These 2 Things
When you’re experiencing gum recession, it can feel quite frightening. A bit of swelling is one thing but when your gum tissue actually pulls back, away from your teeth, the results can leave you feeling very unsure about what’s happening and what to do. Rest assured, if you keep up with your dental checkups, we… Read more »
Gum Disease: 3 Things To Avoid
When it comes to avoiding any type of oral health concern, patients immediately want to know what they should do and shouldn’t do. If you know anything about gum disease, you know that you should take care of your smile and keep it as free of plaque and food particles as you can. However, you… Read more »
Do All That You Can To Avoid Periodontal Problems
When you are instructed to protect your periodontal health, this might sound like the type of thing that you’re sure applies to someone but probably not to you. As a matter of fact, this is something that should concern everyone. While it might sound a bit exotic, it’s not. It just refers to your need… Read more »
Gum Disease Symptoms You Should Know
First, it is extremely important that you recognize a particular fact about gum disease: You will not always see symptoms the moment the problem begins. Instead, symptoms may occur once the problem has progressed. As a result, we suggest you are completely committed to scheduling your preventive exams with us once every six months, or as… Read more »
Not-So-Fun Facts About Gum Disease
Although its name is highly recognizable, you might not know all there is to know about gum disease. For instance, even if your gums don’t hurt, the disease can still be present, quietly destroying your periodontal tissues. Understanding the nuances of the condition can help you better protect your long-term oral health, either by preventing… Read more »
Treating Gum Disease
Did you know that half of adult Americans have gum disease? Gum disease is on the rise. Our ancient ancestors show no indication of ever having gum disease. It is believed that this is because of their diet. They existed on fresh vegetation, meat, nuts, and berries. Today our diets consist of an abundance of… Read more »
Are You a Smile-Smart Senior?
The older you get, the more things you have to smile about. And, encouragingly, as the U.S. population ages, more and more Americans are keeping their natural teeth longer. Of course, men and women over the age of 55 remain at a higher risk for certain oral diseases, namely gum disease. Although it may seem… Read more »
Gum Disease: Just for Adults?
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, tends to be associated with older people. However, gum disease is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) half of Americans aged 30 and up, have periodontal disease. For adults 65 and older the percentage increases from 50 to just over 70 percent. Based on these… Read more »