Are your teeth looking longer than they used to? If they are, your gums might be receding. There are many different things that can cause this, including gum disease, tartar buildup, and excessive brushing or brushing with medium or hard bristles.A receding gumline is what happens when your gum tissue surrounding your teeth pulls away […]
Preventing gum disease is possible with an oral healthcare routine. Keeping up with your oral health we understand can be tricky at times, however, by ignoring your oral health, you are leading your smile into disaster. That is why our team is here to offer you advice on preventing gum disease and keeping your smile […]
Have you looked in the mirror lately and noticed your teeth are longer? Gum recession can creep up on you and cause tooth or bone loss if you’re not careful. It is caused by gum disease, excessive brushing or brushing with hard bristles, and tartar buildup.A receding gumline is what happens when your gum tissue […]
When the bacteria in your mouth exploit healthy tooth enamel and form tooth decay, it can quickly spread. This is even more likely to happen if you have an inconsistent daily oral hygiene routine or you procrastinate seeking treatment. In some cases, the tooth decay can be so severe that the tooth fractures or is […]
This isn’t a connection many people make on their own, but the truth is that chewing gum is actually great for your oral health. There are numerous reasons as to why gum can be a positive factor on your teeth and gums, but today we’ll focus on just a few of them to illustrate the […]
You probably know that you could have to deal with gum disease if you don’t care for your teeth well. However, did you know that even if you do practice great oral hygiene, you could still need to face this issue? Gum disease can be caused by a number of issues, including illnesses and genetics. […]
There are a few different reasons why you might need a gingivectomy, more commonly called crown lengthening. This treatment involved re-contouring the gum line and can be done to treat a number of things from gum disease to purely cosmetic reasons.Gingivitis, or gum disease, if left to its own devices, can create pockets in your […]
We can’t emphasize enough how much healthy gums are for a confident smile. The gums perform a vital function as they surround and support your pearly whites. Unfortunately, periodontal disease is one of the biggest factors in tooth loss for adults. This is scary because gum disease itself can be painless, so unless you are […]
Tooth decay is always a serious problem and the complications to your oral health continue to escalate the longer you go without having it treated. In an extreme case, the decay can compromise so much of the tooth that your dentist’s only effective treatment option is to extract the tooth. When your gums heal after […]
You’ve probably heard of gum disease, and you may even know what you should do to prevent the problem. For instance, you probably know that if you keep up your oral care, you’ll be much more likely to avoid gum disease altogether. However, as you probably know, gum disease can lead to a number of […]
