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?
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.
Read Dental StoryWill Dentures Prevent Bone Loss? Read to Find Out! Your jawbone supports your teeth to help you smile, but did you know that your grin actually maintains the health of your jaw? Your tooth roots stimulate the jawbone to keep it strong!
Read Dental StoryDo I Need a Crown Lengthening Procedure? Has your dentist recommended that you undergo a crown lengthening procedure? The idea of oral surgery might sound a little intimidating, but there’s nothing to worry about.
Read Dental Story4 Tips to Avoid Infection Following Dental Implant Treatment When you’ve finally had your dental implant (or implants) placed, the last thing you want to be thinking about is the potential risk of them failing.
Read Dental StoryDental Emergency? Visit Your Dentist Instead of the ER Many dental offices are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. They have suspended all elective and non-urgent procedures. That leaves many patients wondering, “What if I get a toothache?
Read Dental StoryCan Gum Disease Cause Your Blood Pressure to Rise? Some consequences of gum disease are fairly obvious. You may notice your gums are more swollen and redder than usual, and eventually, some of your teeth might start to come loose. However, gum disease can also contribute to several other health problems.
Read Dental StoryThe Best Tips for Recovery After Getting All-on-4 Dental Implants Innovations in dentistry and tooth replacement have made it possible to replace several teeth at a time far more quickly than traditional dental implant methods.
Read Dental StoryThe Truth Behind 4 All-Too-Common Myths About Dental Implants If you’re interested in getting dental implants to replace your missing teeth, you’ll naturally want to do some research about the procedure.
Read Dental StoryThe Top Risk Factors for Gum Disease to Know Gum disease affects millions of adults every day; in fact, it’s by far one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States (and even the world!) Not only is it very easy to miss the early stages of gum infections due to the lack of symptoms, but there are many predispos
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