gum disease

August 24, 2023

The Growing Threat of Gum Disease

Gum disease is becoming increasingly common, leading to serious long-term health consequences. As a growing threat to oral health, it is important to understand why gum […]
December 16, 2022

The Importance of Good Gum Health

Did you know that gum health is one of the most important aspects of dentistry? If your gums are unhealthy, it can lead to a variety […]
February 5, 2020

Are Your Sensitive Gums Implying Gum Disease?

Eating, talking, brushing, and flossing: these are everyday things that sensitive gums could make painful or even unbearable. There could be several reasons why your gums […]
November 7, 2019

How To Protect Your Teeth During National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month and serves as a reminder to take care of our physical AND dental health. Patients with both Type 1 and Type […]
October 24, 2019

What To Expect With A Scaling and Root Planing Treatment

Periodontal disease affects gum health and can cause teeth to decay and eventually fall out. One of the best ways to combat the effects of gum […]
October 10, 2019

What To Expect With A Tooth Extraction

While our permanent teeth are supposed to last us a lifetime, they sometimes need to be extracted due to disease or age. Tooth extraction is a […]
October 2, 2019

October Is Dental Hygiene Month

October is Dental Hygiene Month, which is a great reminder to evaluate your brushing and flossing habits and schedule a dental checkup. While our teeth are […]
August 22, 2019

Get Ready For School With Dental Sealants

Teeth are vulnerable to the effects of tooth decay, which usually leads to a cavity. However, you can protect your teeth, and especially your children’s teeth, […]
November 6, 2018

Improve Your Oral Health During American Diabetes Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than 100 million people living in the U.S. have either diabetes or prediabetes. This is a […]
May 16, 2018

Color Changes Along Your Gum Line

Have you noticed that your gums are looking more red than they used to? Do they bleed easier when flossing or brushing your teeth? These are […]
April 18, 2018

Oral Health Habits in Adults

Did you know that many adults have poor oral hygiene habits? In fact, the odds of having gum disease and tooth decay significantly increases as a […]
January 23, 2018

5 Benefits of Root Planing and Scaling

So, what’s the difference between a dental cleaning and root planing and scaling? If you have symptoms of gum disease, your dentist will want to stop […]
June 29, 2017

The Makeup of Your Teeth

  Do you consider your teeth to be bones? Some patients do, just like the bones of the jaw or bones in other parts of the body. […]
June 8, 2017

Each Tooth in the Mouth Is Important

Did you know each tooth is necessary in assisting you with the ability to chew, bite, talk and function normally? If you’re like millions of Americans, […]
April 21, 2017

How Do I Know If I Have Gum Disease?

    How you take care of your teeth is very important to your overall oral health. However, the condition of your gums is just as […]