Clean Hands Help Beat COVID-19 When COVID-19 first reached the United States, people flocked to grocery stores to purchase hand sanitizer and hand soap. Without a doubt, these items can play a pivotal role in preventing the spread of dangerous contagions; they are indispensable during this pandemic season.
Read Dental StoryHow Your Dentist Prepares for Your Appointment During COVID-19 As someone with family members who are high-risk for COVID-19, you’ve been doing your part to flatten the curve. You’ve been working from home, wearing a mask when you have to go out, and washing your hands frequently.
Read Dental StoryDon’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.
Read Dental StoryHow 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.
Read Dental StoryWarm 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.
Read Dental StoryIs 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.
Read Dental StoryHow 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.
Read Dental StoryRed, 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.
Read Dental StoryNational 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?
Read Dental StoryOvergrown 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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