When a child loses a tooth, it probably goes under the pillow for the tooth fairy. Adult tooth loss is a different matter. According to a 2012 study from Center for Disease Control, roughly 1 in every 2 Americans over 30 has some degree of periodontal disease (infection of the gums). Periodontal disease is the […]
Category: Gum Disease
Inflammation: What To Do?
Inflamed tissues often show up in your smile when your oral health is having a problem. Or, when you’ve managed to cause some serious inflammation! While figuring out why this is going on and how to fix the cause once and for all is something you should leave in our skilled hands, that doesn’t mean […]
Is Your Oral Care Routine Doing Enough For Your Gum Health?
You may feel confident in your oral care habits if you have avoided cavities for an extended period of time. Protecting yourself against tooth decay is certainly important, but you should remember that effective preventive smile care is about more than just your teeth. Effective dental cleanings should protect you against gum disease, just as […]
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Stop Thinking Of Your Gums As Secondary!
You may find that without necessarily doing it on purpose, you consider your teeth your primary concern and your gums your secondary concern. The truth is, your gum health is extremely important. Just as important, in fact, as your dental health. When you brush your teeth, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, I just don’t feel like […]
When You Think You Have Bleeding Gums
You may think that you have bleeding gums. However, that doesn’t mean you’re sure that this tissue is bleeding (nor are you certain about what to do if you do gain some solid evidence). Fortunately, dealing with this sign of gum disease is something we’re quite familiar with. We can quickly help you feel you’re […]
Perio Care: 2 Reasons You Can’t Do It Yourself
You may love the DIY world because it means you can be more self sufficient, you can often find more reasonably priced ways to accomplish tasks, and it often seems much more convenient. In many instances, this is absolutely true! However, when we’re talking about oral health related details like perio care, it’s generally not […]
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Hey! Why Are My Gums Swollen?
If you’re a star brusher and flosser, then you may find yourself extremely nonplussed when you take a look in the mirror one day only to see swollen gums in your reflection. You’re practicing your dental hygiene (and you’re coming in for cleanings and checkups, too)! So, what gives? While perio problems are commonly to […]
3 Reasons To Stop Smoking (Or To Never Start)
You may think that it’s time to stop smoking. Or, you may have never smoked but you’re looking for some reason to share with your kids that may be different than what they already know (why not just place some additional compelling considerations on the table?). Whatever the case, we strongly advise you to become […]
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Perio Health: Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Scared Of Care
What’s got you on edge when it comes to seeking solutions for your perio health? Perhaps you know people who have had deep cleanings or dealt with gum problems and you don’t love the stories you have been hearing. We understand! However, it’s very important to focus on your smile in this instance and the […]
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Brushing And Your Perio Health
You hear an awful lot about prevention in general when it comes to protecting your perio health. You also hear a lot about why you must absolutely floss your teeth. However, that doesn’t mean you’ve got the spot-on details that you require regarding how brushing comes into play as you’re doing what you can to […]
