3 Minute Read: Chances are, you take your appearance seriously and work hard to stay fit, shower daily to be hygienic, and use effective moisturizers to keep your skin looking smooth and young. These are all good habits to have, but if you neglect your teeth, you are missing a crucial step in preserving your […]
Read More4 Minute Read: Advanced periodontal disease doesn’t happen overnight, and anyone seeing their dentist regularly has a chance to prevent mild gum disease (gingivitis) from advancing to periodontitis. If you haven’t visited a dentist in the last six months and are noticing any signs of early gum disease, get dental care as soon as possible. […]
Read More3 Minute Read: Having a tooth pulled can be traumatic enough without suffering through “dry socket,” a painful condition that occurs in up to five out of 100 patients after dental extraction. What Is a Dry Socket? Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, occurs when the blood clot that forms after a tooth is pulled becomes […]
Read More3 Minute Read: If you have advanced periodontal disease (periodontitis), treatments are available to help you save your teeth. However, time is of the essence, as tooth loss is imminent when severe gum disease is allowed to progress. What Is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal (gum) disease results from bacterial infections in the gums. When gum disease […]
Read More3 Minute Read: It is common for men and women to lose one or more teeth due to gum disease, genetic conditions, severe tooth decay, or injury. Regardless of the reason, missing teeth (whether it is a single tooth or most of your teeth) can affect your smile, teeth alignment, and ability to chew or […]
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