Deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, is similar to regular dental cleaning. Both involve removing harmful oral bacteria from your teeth and/or oral tissues, and both are necessary to preventing extensive oral or periodontal disease. The difference is that everyone requires routine dental cleanings, typically at least twice a year, even when their teeth… Read more »
Month: July 2018
Who’s Most at Risk for Periodontal Disease?
The thing about periodontal disease, or gum disease, is that it can affect nearly anyone at certain points in their lives. The disease, which affects over 70% of adults in the United States, develops from an excess of harmful oral bacteria, which reside in everyone’s mouth. This means the building blocks of periodontal disease are… Read more »
Why Healthy Teeth Need Healthy Gums
Most people recognize the main tenets of keeping their teeth healthy. For instance, preventing issues like tooth decay and tooth loss requires keeping harmful oral bacteria bay. That requires brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and attending dental checkups and cleanings as often as the dentist recommends…. Read more »