Make Sure You’re Cleaning Your Gums

All of the facets of your oral health are related. Keeping your teeth bright, your jaw strong, and your gums healthy all starts with the way you care for these things at home. If you focus on just one area, you may be missing something else. Think about how you brush your teeth. Do you… Read more »

How You Can Develop Periodontitis

Periodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease that causes the decay of your jawbone. Periodontitis is irreversible. You can treat this condition to minimize the harm that it causes, but you won’t be able to get rid of it for the rest of your life. The constant treatments and hassle that come with periodontitis… Read more »

Does Everyone Need Scaling and Root Planing?

Scaling and root planing are often referred to as “deep cleaning,” which sounds like a good thing. What doesn’t need a deep cleaning every now and then? However, scaling and root planing isn’t a regular part of your oral healthcare. Scaling and root planing is used specifically in cases where bacterial infection has penetrated the gum… Read more »

Advanced Gum Disease Severs Tooth from Bone

Periodontal disease is one of the scariest oral health conditions that you can face because it is irreversible. This advanced form of gum disease is a condition that you will have to manage for the rest of your life once it develops. What makes periodontal disease so destructive is that it damages something your body… Read more »

Start Managing Your Gum Disease Immediately

Almost every oral health issue is a progressive condition. That means that the condition will only get worse over time until you treat it. In some cases, this timeline can be the difference between saving your tooth and losing it. Gum disease is a serious oral health concern. If you notice the signs of gum… Read more »