What You Can Do at Home to Help Keep Your Gums Healthy
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy could be one of the best decisions you make regarding your overall health. Healthy teeth and gums go a long way in helping us maintain a healthy body and mind. Most people think that they can only maintain healthy teeth by visiting our professionals every time they have a […]
The Correlation Between Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
Gum disease is an oral condition that affects your gums. It is caused by bacteria that accumulate on your teeth and feeds on the plaque. One of the main symptoms of gum disease is bleeding gums. Here are reasons why you will experience bleeding when you have gum disease. Gum Disease and Bleeding Gums Swollen […]
Gums That Hurt Are Trying to Tell You Something
When you have a toothache, you are most likely to come to our offices for treatment right away. Therefore, the same should happen if you have any discomfort in your gums. There are many causes of pain in your gums, and some of them are serious oral conditions that need urgent care. These causes also […]
How Your Enamel is Damaged When You Brush Too Much?
It is important to take good care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing are the best methods to keep your teeth clean and healthy. We advise our patients to brush twice a day for two minutes per brushing session. Equally important, we teach our patients to floss their teeth once a day. However, some people […]
Dangers of Not Taking Care of Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin coverings that are applied to teeth to help improve the appearance of cracked, chipped, gapped, or discolored teeth. To install the dental veneers, we bond the dental veneers that resemble your teeth using cement. Structurally, dental veneers are made of porcelain or composite materials that are applied without the need for […]
Not Treating Gum Disease Can Lead to a Myriad of Health Issues
Gum disease does not just affect the health of your gums and teeth, it leads to other medical issues as well. That is why you need to have the infection treated immediately. How Gum Disease Impacts the Health When you have gum disease that is not treated, the condition worsens over time. While the early […]
How Acidic Foods and Drinks Can Impact Your Gum Health Directly
Acidic foods can erode the tooth enamel, which can lead to deep decay and problems with gum infections. Therefore, it is important to avoid eating acidic foods, or making sure you eat a healthy balance of foods to maintain a healthy pH in the mouth. What Do Acidic Foods Do to the Teeth? Foods that […]
What Stage Does Gum Disease Become Painful?
Gum disease results from the accumulation and inflammation of harmful mouth bacteria. The disease is most prevalent in individuals with poor oral hygiene. However, given its painless nature during the initial stages, it may be difficult to tell whether you have gum disease unless with early diagnosis. Early Gum Disease Gum disease starts as an […]
How a Dental Bridge Could Help With Gum Disease Treatment
Not all gum disease cases are caught in the early stages, which may mean that more stringent measures must be taken to deal with the disease. One of the most reliable tools used in such situations is dental bridges. These dental appliances play an important role in gum disease treatment. How Dental Bridges Help When […]
What Is A Crown Lengthening Procedure?
Crown lengthening is a periodontal procedure used to treat excessive gingival display, or a gummy smile. Crown is the part of the tooth that is visible above the gumline. Some people opt for crown lengthening for cosmetic purposes, while others undergo it to treat exposed or broken teeth. The process involves getting rid of excess […]
