What Causes Periodontal Disease?

What Causes Periodontal Disease?

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Periodontal disease is the official name for gum disease in the dental world. Periodontal tissue is the soft pink tissue that covers the roots of your teeth and the underlying bone. When this tissue becomes irritated and inflamed due to plaque bacteria, the resulting condition is called periodontal disease. What causes periodontal disease? How is it treated? Can it be …

How Do You Treat Periodontal Disease?

How Do You Treat Periodontal Disease?

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Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is an oral health condition affecting the gum tissue. Many people have early stage gum disease, called gingivitis, without realizing it. But as the disease progresses it can become a serious problem that threatens not only your oral health, but your general health and wellness. How is periodontal disease treated? Here’s what …

Can Advanced Periodontal Disease Be Reversed?

Can Advanced Periodontal Disease Be Reversed?

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Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue, otherwise known as gum disease. It can cause a variety of oral health problems from receding gums to lost teeth. The stages of periodontal disease range from early to advanced. Once gum disease has progressed to the advanced stages, can it be reversed? Here’s what can be done to treat gum …

Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?

Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?

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Dental implants are a replacement option for missing or damaged teeth. A dental implant must be surgically placed in the jaw, taking the place of the natural root of the missing tooth.  The fact that it is a surgical procedure, although minor, raises the question of whether or not it is safe during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant and need to …

Iceberg Appearance vs Reality

Why Dentistry Is Like an Iceberg

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When people think about their dental health, they think about their teeth. Do they have cavities? Are their teeth stained? In short, most people think only about what they can see and feel in their mouths. They assume that if all looks and feels fine, their oral health must be good. This simply isn’t the case, though—teeth are like icebergs …

Welcome to Our New Site!

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Welcome to our new website! Check back for updates to our blog to get the latest news and information for our office. We are delighted that you chose to visit our site today and look forward to having you visit our office soon!