Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a serious dental health concern. Untreated gum disease may cause damage to your bone and soft tissue or even tooth loss. Fortunately, there is a minimally invasive surgery and non-surgical treatment options available to address[…]
Category: Gum Disease
What Damage Can Periodontal Disease Cause?
Periodontal disease can be quite a serious oral health condition, but the good news is that it can be both prevented and treated. This condition occurs when bacteria infect the gum tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and even bleeding. Treatments involve[…]
Non-surgical Gum Disease Treatment
Maintaining good dental health is about more than having an attractive smile. Problems with your teeth and gums can lead to serious, and even life-threatening, issues with your cardiovascular system and respiratory system. Thankfully, non-surgical gum disease treatments can correct gum[…]
How to Prevent Periodontal (Gum) Disease
If you don’t maintain good dental hygiene, bacterial growth in your mouth can lead to periodontal (or gum) disease. Your gums might bleed or recede from your teeth, requiring early intervention. Gum disease is reversible if you catch it soon[…]
Gingivectomy: What It Is, Procedure, Aftercare
Periodontal disease (more commonly referred to as gum disease), affects many people living in America today. When it becomes too advanced for common dental procedures, including scaling and root planing, another treatment option is gingivectomy. This is one of the[…]
Tips for Avoiding Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is also commonly referred to as gum disease or periodontitis. This is a serious type of gum infection, which causes damage to the soft tissue. Without treatment, periodontal disease can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. This[…]
4 Types of Periodontal Therapy
If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you are not alone. In fact, almost half of the adult population aged 30 or older experience periodontal disease to some degree. When you are one of them, seeking periodontal therapy is[…]
Loose Teeth: What Adults Should Do When Teeth Are Loose
Loose teeth can be worrying for adults. While it’s normal for children to lose their first set of teeth, adults don’t have second chances and it may come with secondary symptoms such as bleeding gums or gum recession. If you’re[…]
What Causes Bleeding Gums?
While bleeding gums are not necessarily a reason for grave concern, they are almost always indicative of a problem with your gums, your health, or the way that you clean your teeth. Let’s take a look at some of the[…]
4 Things To Know Before A Gum Graft
Your gums have an important protective role to play. Sometimes the gums can recede, which leaves the root of the tooth exposed and vulnerable. This is known as receding gums, or gingival recession, and a gum graft may be recommended[…]