Protecting your smile requires maintaining the health of all of your oral tissues including your gums. While preventing the cause of tooth decay is certainly important, you will find that your gum health is vital to securing your teeth in place. These tissues provide a protective seal that guards your jaw against bacterial infection, but […]
When taking care of your oral hygiene, prioritizing the health of your gums is vital to maintaining a robust smile. Because your gums connect your teeth to your jawbone and create a seal that protects against infection, their strength helps you guard against tooth loss. Without this tissue, the roots of your teeth and jaw […]
A proper approach to oral hygiene places importance on maintaining the health of your gum tissues as well as your teeth! This is because your gums provide the critical connection between your teeth and jaw that hold them secure. Healthy gums provide a seal that prevents oral bacteria from accessing and infecting your bone below. […]
When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, your gums play a critical role in providing strong support and connection between your teeth and jaw. When problems with recession or infection threaten these important tissues, your oral health can begin to degrade quickly. In its initial stages, gum disease gives the unpleasant effect of a […]
Each and every day your mouth interacts with your environment whenever you laugh, speak, eat, and breathe. You may not think about it much, but this exposure means that bacteria and other outside elements are in constant contact with your oral cavity. This is why practicing a rigorous hygiene routine is critical to protecting the […]
The bacterial infection of your gums known as periodontal disease is the number one cause of missing teeth for adults. This is because your gingival tissues play a primary role in securing your teeth to your jaw, but when the disease advances, this connection can falter. As the gums recede and your bone disintegrates, teeth […]
Over the course of our day, our mouths interact with the outside world whenever we speak, eat, and breathe. As we are constantly performing one of these activities, we expose ourselves to elements in our environment that can affect our oral health. By prioritizing hygienic care for our mouths, we maintain the health and beauty […]
Periodontal disease, caused by the bacterial infection of your gums, is the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults. When your gums are healthy, they secure your teeth’s place in your jaw and provide a protective seal for deeper tissues. When disease appears, infection and inflammation destroy these tissues and threaten the health of […]
You may not think about it that often, but your mouth can be a quite vulnerable part of your body. Because you constantly expose it to outside elements whenever speaking, eating, or breathing, these activities can impact your oral health. When practicing behaviors to preserve your oral health, know that your gums provide critical support […]
Practicing behaviors on a daily basis to protect the health of your gums can prevent bacterial infection and leave you with a beautiful smile. Because your mouth is constantly exposed to the outside environment whenever you breathe, eat, and talk, bacteria accumulate on your teeth and gums. When you stay on top of your brushing […]
