Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing factor in many diseases. One such condition in particular, periodontal (gum) disease, could permanently damage your dental health. But before you throw all the carbs out […]
Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
Periodontal (gum) disease is a devastating infection that eventually causes tooth loss if not treated. Plaque removal, antibiotics and possible surgical intervention have proven quite effective in stopping the infection and restoring diseased tissues; however, the more advanced the disease, the more difficult it can be to treat. It’s important then to know the warning […]
Have a Loose Tooth? You’ll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
Although periodontal (gum) disease usually affects your gums first, your teeth may eventually suffer. That’s because the disease can damage both attaching gum tissues and supporting bone. One advanced sign of this is when one or more teeth become loose. A loose tooth is an alarm bell that you’re about to lose it. Fortunately, we […]
Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults over 30 have some form of it. And like tooth decay, it begins with bacteria: while most are benign or even beneficial, a few strains of […]