Taking care of your oral health is crucial for overall well-being, and one of the most common oral health issues is gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects the gum tissue and bone that support your teeth. It can range from mild gum inflammation, known as gingivitis, to more severe conditions that [...]
When it comes to your oral health, teeth often take center stage. Yet, your gums can also suffer when tooth decay builds up. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, can sneak up on you, significantly affecting your dental health and potentially leading to tooth loss. Learning to recognize the clues that periodontal disease may [...]
Practicing good oral hygiene daily is essential to maintaining a healthy mouth and a confident smile. It can also protect your health in other valuable ways as well. Without it, however, gum disease can occur, and this can lead to several internal health issues throughout the body. Today, in the United States alone, approximately 50% [...]
When you think about specific dental treatments, you may already have preconceived notions of why they’re not right for you. But like with other biases, your misconceptions are likely completely false! That’s okay - it’s not your fault! We watch movies, hear exaggerated stories from friends, read the not-exactly honest feed on our social pages, [...]
Caring for your gums is an essential part of smart overall oral health. When it comes to proactive protection, a deep and direct gum treatment means less chance of gum disease developing. Brushing, flossing, eating right, and committing to regular dental checkups puts you on the path to a positive future in terms of [...]
Regular dental care is so important for maintaining a healthy (and happy!) mouth. Your periodontal hygiene is linked not only to your teeth and gums (and other areas of the mouth), but your entire body. According to Everyday Health, “Research has linked oral health problems such as periodontal or gum disease to many [...]
THE EXPRESSION “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession, but this oral health problem isn’t necessarily connected to age. Gum recession is when the edge of the gingival tissue moves away from the crown of the tooth, exposing the root. The reason we tend to think of it as an age-related problem is that [...]
