How Is Gum Disease Connected to Heart Disease and Stroke?
As we pointed out in a previous article, there are many health conditions that are tied to the state of your mouth. In this article, we'll be looking a little closer at the links between periodontal disease and conditions like heart disease and stroke. Very strong...
What Is the Oral-Systemic Link?
You may have heard people referring to the mouth as the gateway to the rest of the body. Medical professionals have been finding increasing evidence demonstrating just how much the health of our mouths impacts the health of the rest of our bodies. This is what we...
How Do I Stay Safe From COVID-19?
As there is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, avoiding exposure to the virus is the best protection currently available. How does the virus spread? Transmission of COVID-19 tends to happen person-to-person. This typically involves close contact (within 6') of...
Are My Headaches TMJ?
The temporomandibular joints, known as TMJ, are the joints and jaw muscles on the sides of your head. These are the muscles that allow the mouth to open and close, and are required to chew, swallow and talk. The TMJ allow the lower jaw to move forward, backward as...
What’s Best for Me? Bridges, Dentures or Implants?
For those who are missing teeth, whether from gum disease, injury or another reason, modern dentistry offers a range of options for replacing them. Those dealing with tooth loss can have problems chewing and eating, and may not feel as confident as they should when...
Reasons for Gum Surgery and What to Expect – Part 3
Gingival Flap Surgery When deep cleaning isn't able to remove the harmful bacteria from below the gumline, your periodontist may suggest gum flap surgery. This surgery is for those who have moderate to advanced gum disease. Before the procedure, a dental hygienist...
Reasons for Gum Surgery and What to Expect – Part 2
Soft Tissue Graft There are many different causes of gum recession. Some of these include inflammation caused by gum disease, teeth grinding and overly-aggressive teeth-brushing. As gums recede, the parts of the tooth that are normally protected are exposed. One...
What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 2
In our previous post, we discussed dental allergies that some patients may experience while at a visit to the dentist. This post details some additional dental allergies. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis manifests when our skin comes in contact with...
What Are Some Dental Allergies I Might Have? Part 1
Some patients may joke they have an allergic reaction to their dentist as an excuse for not going to their appointment. There are, however, dental allergies that patients may experience. Often these allergies are caused by certain materials used by the dentist; one...
How To Prevent Periodontal Disease
Gum disease occurs in different stages. The first stage is gingivitis, where the gums become red and swollen due to infection under the gum line. If not treated immediately, the disease can worsen and the consequences are quite severe. The next stage of untreated...