Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Do you floss your teeth at least once a day? You should, and here’s the reason why: Flossing each day helps remove the food particles and germs that support foul breath. That makes flossing one of the best approaches to avoid and stop bad breath. Bad breath, or...
Sep 5, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Bad breath is something that affects millions of Americans every single day. But what causes bad breath, and how can we eliminate those things and ensure we have fresh breath? First, let’s look at what is most likely causing bad breath. Most commonly, bad breath is...
Aug 7, 2017 | Blog, Cosmetic Gum Surgery
You may not have guessed it (or you may have), but having a tongue or lip piercing can actually harm both your overall and oral health. Beyond your general health, mouth piercings can negatively impact oral health by causing the following issues: Swelling Infections...
Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
You may have never thought of metabolic syndrome and dentistry as being connected, but, actually, dentists can assist individuals who endure this kind of ailment. Metabolic syndrome, which impacts 40% of US citizens who are 40 years or older, is a group of conditions...
Jul 10, 2017 | Blog, Cosmetic Gum Surgery, Gum Lift
In our previous blog article, Dr. Godat commenced a discussion about “gummy smiles.” In this article, Dr. Godat discussed what factors play a role in making your smile appear gummy and what can cause those things to occur. Unfortunately, there are many, many, people...
