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Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.
Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming with Read more -
Reducing Inflammation Could Benefit Your Mouth and Your Heart
posted: Feb. 03, 2022.
February is all about hearts—and not just on Valentine's Day. It's also American Heart Month, when healthcare professionals focus attention on this life-essential organ. Dentists are among those providers, and Read more -
The First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
If you're over thirty, you have a fifty-fifty chance of contracting gum disease and your odds worsen as you get older. But your fate isn't sealed, especially if you know Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth loss, Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the iceberg Read more -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: May 09, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, leading Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we get Read more -
It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely in Read more -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth and Read more -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 02, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk of Read more