Gum disease is a common oral health condition. Recent estimates indicate that three out of four adults in the United States will develop some form of gum disease. Early stages of gum disease (gingivitis) are curable; however, when gum disease advances to periodontitis, the disease must be managed by treatment and professional cleanings. Periodontitis is […]
Category: Gum Disease and Health
ONE VISIT CEREC PORCELAIN CROWNS
Have you ever had a temporary crown? Did it come off while you were waiting for a laboratory to make your crowns? Did you have to have material put in your mouth for an impression? There is a procedure available that uses a camera to take a picture of your tooth and the crown is […]
SELECTING A TOOTH BRUSH
This time of year a tooth brush may be given as a stocking stuffer or as a gift. I think that is a great idea for a gift that promotes health and well being. According to the Academy of General Dentists the probability of brushing during the work day increases 65% if a tooth brush […]
KEEP YOUR TEETH FOR YOUR LIFETIME
This week a patient phoned my office with the complaint of a loose tooth after her daughter inadvertently hit her in the mouth with a toy. When I examined her I found that she had advanced gum disease that had spread to her bone resulting in loss of the supporting bone of her teeth. This […]
