INSURANCE BENEFITS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. IF YOU DON’T USE IT, YOU LOSE IT! Periodontal disease may seem pretty straightforward. If you don’t brush your teeth bacterial plaque develops. The bacteria attack your teeth and gums, breeds, and leads to infection. If left untreated the infection progresses destroying the gingival tissue, periodontal ligaments, and eventually your underlying jawbone. Then your teeth fall out. Pretty cut and dry right? However, there are several different types of …
Do Your Crowns Need Lengthening?
Do you have a gummy smile? A gummy smile means that you see too much gum tissue and not enough teeth. Excessive gingival tissue can make your teeth look too short and stubby when you smile, laugh, or talk. Crown lengthening can improve a gummy smile. Crown lengthening can also be done to prepare your mouth for other dental procedures, …
Pocket Reduction Surgery
Did you know that you have gum pockets? If your gums are healthy, pink, and firm you probably are not familiar with the term. It is usually only when your gums are infected that the pockets begin to form. When you develop periodontal disease, your gums begin to pull away from your teeth forming spaces called pockets. As the disease …
A Quiz: Six Month Smile
Are you interested in improving the beauty of your smile by straightening your teeth? Is this something that you’ve been avoiding because your concerns are quite mild, so it seems like wearing a mouth full of metal braces is just not worth it? Or, maybe you have heard about the typical treatment time and again, you feel it’s not in …
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Do You Need It?
Sleep apnea can cause some confusion because it occurs at night, while you’re sleeping, so you might not even notice it’s happening. Fortunately, you have some simple options for discovering the issue. First, a significant other may tell you that they hear you making gasping or choking noises at night – this is a red flag that you need to visit …
Wisdom Teeth: FAQs
How much do you know about whether you need wisdom teeth removal? Are you even quite certain what a wisdom tooth is or whether or not you need these teeth? The good news is that we are ready to answer all of your questions – all you have to do is schedule a visit to see us. We will thoroughly examine …
A History of Dental Hygiene Advancement
Like most things, the art of caring for your teeth has advanced greatly since the first primitive attempts of our ancestors. Nevertheless, our oral health in general is still guided by the same principles, and it’s interesting to discover how humanity of old sought to treat and relieve the issues that plagued the smiles of their times. Find out how …
2 Essential Facts: Periodontal Disease
Patients often turn a blind eye to the severe effects of periodontal disease – and to the fact that it is something they easily avoid. Unfortunately, a lack of information on this topic can result in a lifelong battle with gum inflammation. Fortunately by considering two essential facts about gum disease that every patient should know, you will quickly come to realize the significance …
Q&A: Dental Bonding
Are you considering making changes to your smile and do you think that the benefits of dental bonding will help you reach the finish line? If so, all your confidence in those advantages may not be enough to satisfy your need for essential knowledge. Before you agree to the treatment, we suggest that you schedule a visit with us, so we may fill …
Signs Sedation Dentistry Is for You
Have you been hearing a lot of buzz from friends or family lately about the benefits of sedation dentistry? Are you thinking it may be a good idea for you? If so, you may wonder if your unique feelings about dental care or your personal needs will allow you to qualify for a sedative during your visit. The good news is …