Periodontics
Blood Thinners and Dental Treatment: What Patients Need to Know Before a Procedure
Can A Gummy Smile Be Fixed?
A gummy smile is a smile that shows too much gum tissue. The goal of this cosmetic dentistry treatment is to create a more toothy smile. There are several treatment options for those with a gummy smile. Some surgical and some non-surgical. The presence of a gummy smile should not be considered an abnormal condition…
Read MoreDental Hygiene Tips For Kids
February is national children’s dental health month. In celebration of kids all over below you will find some helpful tips to keep your children’s smile healthy and bright for a lifetime. Helpful Pediatric Dental Hygiene Tips Watch What They Drink! – While fruit juice can be a very healthy alternative to energy drinks, soda, and…
Read MoreDo You Really Need to Floss? What the Research Actually Says
“Do I really need to floss?” It is one of those dental questions that sounds as though it should have a simple yes-or-no answer. My answer is slightly different: You need to clean between your teeth. Dental floss is one very good way to do it—but it is not the only way. A toothbrush does…
Read MoreTop 5 Habits Destroying Your Smile
Maintaining good dental hygiene is important for keeping a healthy smile. Keeping good habits is essential for this but keeping bad habits can ruin your hard work. Below are the top 5 bad habits destroying your smile. Top 5 Bad Dental Habits Not Flossing Regularly. Flossing at least once a day is critical to overall…
Read MoreCan Periodontal Disease Affect Blood Pressure? The Connection Between Gum Inflammation and Hypertension
Most people don’t think about their gums when they have their blood pressure checked. And they probably shouldn’t assume that bleeding gums are the reason their blood pressure is high. But modern research is revealing a more interesting relationship. Periodontal disease and hypertension appear to be connected. Large studies have found that people with periodontitis…
Read MoreHealthy Diet Equals Bright Smile
All the food and drinks that enter our body pass through our mouths and come in direct contact with our teeth. This means these foods and drinks have a direct impact on the health of your smile. A typical American diet can consist of processed foods loaded with sugar and highly acidic drinks (like soda…
Read MoreWhat Is Halitosis?
Halitosis is the medical term for chronic bad breath. Having halitosis is far different than having bad breath from eating too much garlic. Halitosis is a lingering bad breath and could be an indicator of something more serious going on with your health. What Causes Halitosis? –What We Eat. What we consume at meals and…
Read MoreWhat Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity is generally the result of worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots due to gingival recession. Other causes of tooth sensitivity include tooth decay, a cracked or chipped tooth, a worn filling, or periodontal disease. Tooth sensitivity is a very common problem affecting more than 1 in 8 Americans. For some they are aware and neglecting the problem and…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dry Socket? Why Pain After a Tooth Extraction Can Suddenly Get Worse
A tooth extraction creates a wound. But unlike a cut on your skin, the wound is surrounded by bone and located in an environment where you eat, drink, speak, swallow, and naturally have millions of bacteria. Fortunately, the body has an effective way of beginning the healing process: a blood clot forms inside the extraction…
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