How to Detect Early Signs of Gum Disease

How to Detect Early Signs of Gum Disease

For many patients, cavity prevention is the primary reason they visit the dentist regularly. While preventing tooth decay and cavities is certainly essential to promoting your oral health, keeping your gums healthy is vital, too. In fact, gum health and the health of...
How Untreated Gum Disease May Affect Your Overall Health

How Untreated Gum Disease May Affect Your Overall Health

Periodontal disease (also called gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that occurs when plaque and tartar accumulate on the surfaces of the teeth and force the gums away. This creates pockets where harmful bacteria thrive, leading to periodontal disease....
What Happens After Gum Disease Laser Therapy?

What Happens After Gum Disease Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy for gum disease is a revolutionary treatment designed to address more advanced cases of periodontal disease (gum disease). Laser therapy uses lasers set to specific wavelengths to sterilize harmful bacteria while removing gum tissue that is either dead...
What Are the 4 Stages of Periodontal Disease?

What Are the 4 Stages of Periodontal Disease?

One of the primary reasons dentists recommend having regular professional dental cleanings and preach practicing good oral hygiene at home is to prevent the development of periodontal disease and all of the general health issues that are directly related to it. What...
Dental Implants and Periodontal Disease

Dental Implants and Periodontal Disease

Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement option that consist of a screw-like anchor. This anchor acts as the replacement tooth’s root and an abutment that attaches to a crown designed to replace the missing tooth. For many patients, dental implants are...