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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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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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 […]
It’s easy to get the wrong idea about gingivitis. Unfortunately, once this happens, it’s also easy to fail to realize you’ve got a problem that can turn into a big deal (and not a good one) for your oral health. We invite you to take a stroll through some common misconceptions that you may be […]
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If you already know that you need attention for periodontal problems, then this should be your absolute number one priority for the New Year if it is not already. Think this sounds like a bit of an overstatement? It’s not! When you don’t treat this type of oral health concern, you’re playing with fire. Something […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
