It’s shocking how many patients accept bleeding gums as normal. I’ve heard countless new patients say, “It’s the way they’ve always been.” Bleeding gums are a warning sign that something is wrong with your oral health and sometimes even your systemic health. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist discusses what your gums may be […]
Category: Gum Disease and Health
We Can Help Treat Your Gum Disease
Maintaining a healthy smile requires taking care of your gums as well as you take care of your teeth. These tissues provide the critical connection between your teeth and jaw, and when they become diseased, you can lose this connection. By letting us know as soon as you experience symptoms of gum disease, we could […]
In-Office Treatment For Gum Disease
Maintaining good gum health not only protects the beauty of your smile, but your oral health and the stability of your teeth too! If you have sore, red gums that bleed easily, we can offer in-office treatment to manage it. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about our treatments to manage gum disease […]
How Can I Keep My Gums Healthy?
Protecting your smile certainly means protecting yourself against the formation of cavities. With that said, you need to worry about more than just the effect of decay on your enamel if you want to effectively preserve your oral health. Problems with your gums can carry more consequences than you realize. The first stage of infection, […]
The Value Of Committing To Good Gum Health
How often have you experienced issues with dental decay? Cavities will affect many people over time, but the right smile care can protect against them. As you keep up with brushing and flossing, make sure you protect more than just your teeth, as you should also take action to protect your gums. Poor periodontal health […]
What Patients Should Know About Gingivitis
Is there anything to gain from having more information about gingivitis? Patients who do not take the threat of gum disease seriously can certainly benefit from a better understanding of just how harmful this condition can be. Over time, gingivitis can worsen as bacteria spread, periodontal pockets deepen, and more tissue damage occurs. That can […]
Daily Smile Care And Your Gums
In the course of a typical day, what do you do to keep your gums healthy? Your general oral hygiene routine can protect these tissues, though the effectiveness of care can vary based on time, effort, and consistency. People who rush through brushing and flossing, and those who are not as consistent about performing smile […]
Effectively Keeping Your Gums Healthy
How much time and effort should you put into smile care? It is important that you are thoroughly caring for your teeth and gums on a daily basis. One reason is that doing so fights the buildup of bacteria that can infiltrate the gumline, build up on your roots, and create problems with gum disease […]
Does Your Daily Routine Protect Your Gums?
In the course of a typical day, you will pick up food particles and oral bacteria that put your smile at risk. Fortunately, you will also fight the accumulation of these materials effectively when you keep up with a good oral hygiene routine. One advantage to good dental hygiene is that it protects your gums, […]
How Dental Hygiene Defends Against Gingivitis
What behaviors are you practicing in order to fight gingivitis? Your smile care routine can defend your gums as well as your teeth when you put the right time and effort into it. However, if you are not thorough enough to keep bacteria from gathering at the gumline, you are more likely to experience issues […]
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