Gum disease – especially in its advanced stages – is a major danger to your oral health. During routine checkups, dentists always look for potential signs of gum disease in an effort to curb this pervasive condition’s effect on oral health. When gum (periodontal) disease goes undiagnosed and untreated, it can progress rapidly into a… Continue reading Detecting Gum Disease Early
Month: May 2016
What is the best option to replace missing teeth?
Have you lost one or more teeth? Are your teeth failing? Losing teeth is incredibly distressing but there are a few options that can help you regain oral function and enjoy good quality of life. Most dental professionals prefer dental implants to other tooth replacement methods because these permanent replacement teeth support the entire oral… Continue reading What is the best option to replace missing teeth?
5 Surprising Habits that Could Damage Your Teeth
Patient education is vital to understanding dentistry and how the oral health system works. Many times common habits that seem harmless are actually damaging to oral health. Following are five ways you might be damaging your teeth. # 1 Too Much Sugar Consumption Sugar, of all varieties, is a threat to your oral health. This… Continue reading 5 Surprising Habits that Could Damage Your Teeth