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This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
A loose permanent tooth is not a good thing—and not something you should put off having examined. That’s because a loose tooth could soon become a lost tooth. How we Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Your smile may look healthy, but something quite unhealthy may be going on behind it. Unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease could even now be damaging tissues and bone Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive bacterial infection caused primarily by bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces not adequately removed by daily oral hygiene. In fact, nearly all of us Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures