Gingivitis 101: Understanding the Basics of Gum Inflammation
ConditionsYour mouth is a battleground. Every day, a microscopic war rages between the good guys and the bad guys.
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ConditionsPeriodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease that is caused by a bacterial infection of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth. It can affect anyone with poor oral hygiene who fails to brush and floss regularly and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Periodontitis affects more than 47 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 30, and 70 percent of adults aged 65 and older.
See MoreTallahassee Periodontist COVID 19 Importance Of Oral Health
Don’t Put Off Taking Care of Your Gum Health During COVID-19 The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to practice social distancing. Even as the country begins to slowly reopen, it’s important that we only leave our homes for essential trips like visiting the grocery store, the pharmacy, or the dentist.
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How to Know if You Really Have a Dental Emergency With most of the country in quarantine, many state governments and state dental associations are recommending that dentists close their doors to all but emergency cases.
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Warm Eats, Cool Treats: Enjoy Summer Foods with Dental Implants It’s finally summertime! As a child, you loved this time of year and all the delicious foods that come with it.
See MoreIs Gum Grafting Painful
Is Getting a Gum Graft Painful? Gum grafting can be used to help restore the health and structure of your gums if they’ve been severely affected by periodontal disease and have begun receding. If your dentist has let you know that you’re in need of this procedure, it’s crucial to act quickly and schedule your treatment.
See MoreGum Graft As Part Of Gum Disease therapy
How a Gum Graft Can Help You Recover from Gum Disease Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common oral health problems in the United States. In fact, according to some estimates, it affects roughly half of the adults in our country. In its early stages, its effects are not very noticeable.
See MoreRed Gums Treat Before Cosmetic Dentist
Red, Puffy Gums? Treat It Before Cosmetic Dental Work You have big plans for your smile. Those chips and stains have bothered you for years, and you’re excited to finally do something about them. But there’s one catch—your gums look puffy and red.
See MoreNational Gum Disease Awareness Month
National Gum Disease Awareness Month: Are Your Gums Healthy? Are your gums looking swollen or redder than they usually do? Have you noticed that they bleed whenever you brush? Are your teeth looking longer than they used to?
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Overgrown Gums May Be More than a Cosmetic Issue The term “gummy smile” is often used to describe a mouth in which excess gum tissue makes the teeth appear short and stubby. Without a doubt, this issue could make anyone feel self-conscious.
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