We love sharing tips on how to better care for your teeth and gums so that you can prevent painful and inconvenient dental problems. As much as we enjoy seeing patients like you at the office, we don’t want you to have to go through treatments that can easily be prevented. There is one issue in particular that is common in half the adults in America. Would you like to know how to avoid it? Click here to find out more about this silent disease.
Half of adult Americans have periodontal (gum) disease and don’t even know it. In its early stages, the symptoms may not seem like a big deal — bleeding when brushing and flossing, tender and red gums. They may start out mild, but as the disease progresses, these signs are a clear red flag to your dentist that something is wrong. The issue, however, is that periodontal disease is easier to resolve when caught early.
Gum Disease Did you know that oral health and general health are linked? When most people think about oral health problems, they assume the effects are limited to the mouth. But they are wrong. There is an oral health condition linked to many serious diseases and health conditions. However, the effects of this disease are…
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Are you aware of the effect this disease can have on oral health? People with diabetes are susceptible to many oral health conditions, and there is a link between diabetes and gum disease. People with diabetes who have uncontrolled blood sugar levels are at higher risk for…
You approach one of your co-workers to ask about a new procedure. As soon as you start talking, they back away. You don’t want everyone to hear your conversation, so you take one step closer, only to have them step farther away. What’s going on here? Could it be that you have (*GASP*) … bad…
You know that you should come in for a cleaning and examination every six months, but you keep forgetting to schedule your appointment. You always remember at night — when you’re brushing and flossing — but by morning, your mind is on other things. It’s not really a big deal, right? After all, you do…
It may appear that dentists are hypervigilant about gum disease. The truth is, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, making it pretty darn scary — particularly since an estimated 47.2% of the population have it. If you’re confident in your gum health, then you’re off to a good start. If…
