You’ve enjoyed relatively solid oral health and always take time to brush and floss your teeth. You’re pretty free and clear then when it comes to gum disease, right? Unfortunately, a number of risk factors can leave even healthy smiles susceptible to the onset of the disease. When should you be worried about gum disease? What steps do you need to take beyond ordinary dental habits to protect your gums?
4 Benefits Of Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants
Often, tooth replacement solutions, such as dentures or bridges, rely on crowns or suction to hold them in place. While they do help address tooth loss, they don’t stop the loss of jawbone density and often require adjustment or replacement every five to ten years. Fortunately, we can offer an alternative: dental implants. They offer a number of benefits over other traditional tooth replacement options.
3 Daily Habits That Can Safeguard Your Gums
Without proper care, your gums can develop harmful inflammation (also known as gingivitis) and eventually, a higher risk of gum disease. However, these problems can often be avoided with simple routine maintenance. In fact, three daily habits, along with regular dental cleanings and visits with a dental professional, can help safeguard your gums.
Do You Have FAQs About Dental Implants?
If you’ve lost a tooth, then you need to discuss possible replacement options. Otherwise, the health and appearance of your smile can suffer. In many cases, we replace lost teeth with a dental implant, which looks and functions like a natural tooth. Do you have questions about dental implants, such as candidacy or the placement process?
Will Halloween Candy Impact Your Gums?
This weekend millions of kids and adults will be attending parties and trick or treating. Between scary movies and fun costumes, Halloween is a wonderful holiday. However, the increased consumption of candy can put your teeth at risk of developing tooth decay. But what about your gums? Will Halloween candy also have a negative impact on your gum health?
Quiz: What Bad Habits Can Lead To Gum Disease?
Many people assume gum disease is an issue that arises suddenly without cause. However, the truth is that our bad habits and lack of proper oral maintenance can lead to the onset of periodontal disease. By understanding the way our daily habits can endanger our smiles, we can take steps to protect our gums.
How Does Brushing And Flossing Help Your Gums?
Your entire life you’ve heard again and again that you need to brush your teeth and floss regularly. You understand how this impacts your teeth, but how does brushing and flossing help your gums? Patients are often surprised to learn that routine maintenance can help you maintain a healthy smile and reduce the risk of gum problems.
Who Makes A Good Implant Candidate?
Losing one or more teeth can not only be a hit to your appearance, but can also lead to a number of serious oral health complications, from misalignment to an older appearance due to facial collapse. To avoid these complications, we may recommend receiving a dental implant. Who makes a good candidate for dental implants? What does placing one involve?
What Do You Know About Pinhole Gum Grafts?
When you develop gum disease, both the health and appearance of your smile suffers. In addition, the disease has been linked to other illness and can even increase the likelihood of a patient losing one or more permanent teeth. Fortunately, we offer a number of treatments to manage the disease and protect the stability of your smile. What do you know about pinhole gum grafts?
The Link Between Oral Health And The Microbiome
Your smile and your stomach are linked in a number of surprising ways. In the human gut are over 600 types of microbial communities, known as the microbiome. These microbiomes can have a major impact on a person’s susceptibility to certain diseases. Your oral flora is connected to these and as a result, the health of your smile and have far reaching impacts on your overall health. There are surprising links between your oral health and the vast microbiome that inhabit your stomach.