Category: Gum DIsease

Reasons To Treat Gum Disease

Patients who know just a bit about periodontal problems commonly assume that treating gum disease is not something requiring urgent attention. Some patients think that periodontal issues are unsightly without realizing they bring a long list of potential consequences with them. Others assume they have all the time in the world to address gum inflammation without… Read more »

Why You Should Be Flossing Daily

Be honest: When was the last time you flossed your teeth? If you do not floss routinely, you are not alone. According to a national poll, only 36% of Americans floss daily! Interestingly, in the same poll, 80% agreed that flossing is important. The lack of daily flossing may be why nearly all American adults… Read more »

How to Prevent Tooth Decay & Gum Disease

The biggest dental concerns that nearly all adults experience are tooth decay and gum disease. If most adults have tooth decay or gum disease, these ailments must not be that bad, right? Wrong. Tooth decay and gum disease start as small cavities or minor gum inflammation, but both conditions can worsen into severe dental disease… Read more »

What You Didn’t Know About Gum Disease

Throughout your life, you consume unfathomable amounts of foods and drinks. Overtime, this can affect your dental health in multiple ways, for instance, a lifetime of biting and chewing puts pressure on your gums, increasing the risk of developing certain issues. This occurs when the tissue connecting your gums and teeth are weakened, progressing to… Read more »

Win the Battle Against Bad Breath

You can suck on breath mints all day long and swish with mouthwash religiously, but if you suffer from chronic or persistent bad breath, those popular remedies may not do the trick. In fact, most dentists believe that addressing the underlying cause of bad breath is the best, most sustainable option. Today, Brighton dentists Dr…. Read more »

Living with Gum Recession in Brighton

In our later years, we expect our way of life to change. Our eating habits may change, or mobility could slow. Many of us may foresee tooth problems in our later years. One inevitable challenge that comes from aging is gum recession. If ignored, gum recession could cause serious dental problems. Tending to your mouth… Read more »

Brighton Dentist: Diabetes and Oral Health

The holiday season rapidly approaches and food choices quickly rush to the forefront of people’s thought process. With alarming diabetes and obesity rates throughout America, the focus might need to shift back to the giving thanks aspect of the holidays more than the multiple trips to the serving table. Each November, the American Diabetes Association… Read more »