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 […]
At OC Advanced Periodontics, Dr. Huston and Dr. Bergman and our team want you to know how important oral care is for your gum health. Because your gums do the work of supporting your pearly whites, you will want to keep them in tip-top shape!Today we would like to share a few tips with you […]
If you suffer from gum recession (wherein your gums pull away from your teeth and expose the roots, due to a loss of gum tissue) you’ve likely had more than one dental professional recommend you receive treatment for the problem.If you let gum recession go to the point that your roots are exposed, that can […]
It’s estimated by the American Dental Association that 47% of adults over 30 years of age, have some degree of gum disease. Hardened tartar at the gum line is the primary cause of gum disease. However other risk factors, like tobaccos use, alcohol consumption, and medical conditions like dry mouth or diabetes also increase your […]
Have you fallen victim to tooth loss or periodontal disease? Are you interested in dental implants but you don’t have enough bone structure to support them? If you’ve answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, a bone graft treatment in Tustin, California, might be the best option for you.Bone graft treatment is used […]
A crucial, if sometimes overlooked, aspect of your smile is your gums. The gums help to support teeth and protect the root area from decay. But if gums start to become unhealthy, they can recede from their proper position, leaving teeth vulnerable. What can be done once gums begin to recede?Gum recession occurs most often […]
What do you know about laser dentistry? You’ve probably heard of it, but do you ever wonder exactly what it is? For example, do you know what benefits you could enjoy if you decide on laser identity? Is laser dentistry safe? If you’ve ever had questions such as these, we’re happy to help.You probably know […]
Before ADA-approved toothpaste became available in grocery stores, people had to create their own cleansing paste using various resources in their environments. The following is a brief history of toothpaste through the ages.Historians credit the Egyptians with the earliest form of dental hygiene. Around 5000 BC, the Egyptians created an abrasive paste to clean their […]
