When a dentist tells you you have a gum infection, it can be quite disappointing. This tissue provides the sturdy connection between your teeth and jaw that holds your smile in place. Without treatment, the symptoms can progress and become quite extreme. If you notice consistent bleeding whenever you floss and brush, chronic bad breath, […]
When you learn from the dentist that you have gum disease, it can be upsetting. Fortunately, modern treatments can help you manage this condition when you pay close enough attention to your oral hygiene and maintenance schedule. Common symptoms of an infection include sore tissue, bleeding whenever brushing or flossing, and chronic bad breath. If […]
If your dentist informs you of a gum infection, it can cause a bit of alarm. You may have consistent bleeding when brushing your teeth or chronic bad breath that never seems to go away. The soreness in your tissue signifies your body’s inflammatory response as it tries to escape the irritation of plaque and […]
Learning you have a gum infection can be a bit scary. This vital connective tissue supports your smile, and when it becomes damaged, the symptoms can be quite severe. When healthy, your gums prevent bacteria from entering deeper into the jawbone that holds your teeth in place. But when irritation begins to destroy this important […]
When you take time to maintain healthy gums, you protect the vital connective tissue that secures your smile! This material prevents oral bacteria from entering the bone that holds your teeth, and when infected this protection is threatened. If irritation from disease or other causes breaks down your gingival tissue, bacteria can form pockets between […]
Taking care of your gum health is a vital part of maintaining a strong smile! This connective tissue provides a seal against oral bacteria while securing your teeth to your jawbone. When gums become damaged from disease and infection, you can experience painful symptoms that eventually lead to losing teeth. But by brushing and flossing […]
When you take the time to care for your gums, you ensure a robust smile. These tissues provide the critical connection between teeth and bone that preserves the shape of your grin. By brushing and flossing each day, you remove the same plaque deposits that lead to both cavities and gum infections. Without removal, plaque […]
Preserving a healthy smile requires taking good care of your gums and teeth. Fortunately, the same habits you practice each morning and evening to clean your teeth go a long way toward preventing gum infection. When you clear plaque and other bacterial deposits, you stop them from irritating your gingival tissues and causing an inflammatory […]
Staying on top of your oral health requires taking care of all of your oral structures. This means that when you brush and floss your teeth each morning, you are also protecting your gums when removing infectious plaque. The same bacteria that feed on sugars and starch that create cavities can threaten your gingival health […]
When taking care of your smile, we focus on your gums, as well as your teeth. The gingival tissues play a critical part in securing your teeth to the jawbone across your entire lifetime. You can think of their health as a bellwether for the overall state of your smile. By prioritizing a daily oral […]
