Periodontitis is a dental term for gum disease (periodontal disease) that has progressed untreated, and is causing the gums to pull away from the teeth, and allow infection to seep beneath the gums. While the early stage of periodontal disease (called gingivitis) can sometimes be reversed by careful brushing and flossing, periodontitis needs attention from […]
Category: Gum Disease
FAQs: Your Age And Gum Disease
When we talk about gum disease, you may come up with some things that seem logical to you as a way of rationalizing to yourself that this is not something that can affect you. While we certainly do not think you need to worry (after all, you can prevent gingivitis and worse by brushing, flossing, […]
Q&A: Answers To Embarrassing Gum Disease Questions
We know that some of the questions that come up for you regarding your smile might feel embarrassing. However, we strongly encourage you to let your emotions fall by the wayside in these moments and instead, to ask us whatever it is you need to know. This is particularly true of issues like gum disease […]
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Your Flossing: Should It Hurt?
When you floss your smile, does it hurt? Or, does it feel perfectly fine? If you find that one or all aspects of your dental hygiene sessions lead to discomfort, something is not right. It should not be painful for you to take care of your smile. There are a few suggestions we would like […]
Need A Deep Cleaning? Don’t Feel Guilty.
We know you’re not too excited about coming in for your deep cleaning to address periodontal problems. However, we encourage you to let go of any feelings you’re experiencing at the moment of frustration, guilt, or anything else in the realm of negativity. Instead, we suggest you start feeling relieved and optimistic about your upcoming […]
Simple Steps For Added Perio Protection
There are so very many ways you can protect your perio health that you may jump for joy if you’ve been worrying about gum disease. Surprisingly, when you’re brushing as we suggest, flossing as we recommend, and coming in for dental visits and checkups, you’re not exhausting your options just yet. Yes, you’re doing a […]
A Quick Perio Quiz
Are you familiar with the reasons you may need a deep cleaning for your smile? Do you find that though you have a general understanding, it seems the details tend to elude you? When you’re getting a bit mixed up with terms and you’re not really sure what to expect, it’s time to fill up […]
Q&A: Perio Problems And Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, you find out that there are a lot of changes happening with your body. Some little, some big, and many completely unexpected. From a dental standpoint, an important topic to keep in mind is the fact that pregnancy may affect your periodontal health in a not-so-friendly way. Keep in mind, you […]
Children And Gum Disease
After you learn all about what can come from gum disease, one of the last things you like thinking about is your child requiring periodontal care. While you like to imagine your child’s smile is completely immune to the devastating effects of periodontal problems, your gut is likely telling you this isn’t quite accurate. Allow us […]
2 Times It’s Not Periodontal Disease
The more you become familiar with periodontal disease, the better you will be at recognizing symptoms and remembering that your dental checkups are a very important aspect of prevention. What you might not be so great at yet is recognizing that there are some problems that may lead to discomfort, irritation, and inflammation that are […]