What are the Effects of Chronic Disease to Dental Implants?
Dental implants are an excellent tooth-replacement option, especially for patients missing one or more teeth. These oral appliances work well for those with healthy mouths. However, if you have a chronic disease, you might experience some challenges with your dental implants. This is because chronic illness can affect dental implants in several ways. Chronic Disease […]
Periodontal Abscess Treatment
You might have a gum abscess if you notice that your gums are swollen or bleeding or if you are experiencing pain throughout your jaw. A gum abscess requires a dentist appointment so you can get the necessary treatment and gain some relief. Even though having a periodontal abscess can be frightening, there is no […]
Your Gums Healthy Under Partial Dentures Takes Work
When you have a section of teeth missing, partial dentures are an ideal way of replacing them. They are effective when you have a set of missing teeth on one side of your mouth. As much as they help restore your smile, partial dentures make it difficult to keep the gums under them healthy. Therefore, […]
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 […]