Gum recession is a common and uncomfortable disorder that results over an extended period of time. Though gum recession is often a side effect of untreated periodontal disease, it can also occur from brushing too hard, using the wrong toothbrush or grinding/clenching your teeth. People with a misaligned bite and tongue piercings are also prone […]
Read MoreWhenever you go the hospital, you plan on seeing a doctor. In reality, the provider evaluating you might be an intensivist, a neurologist or a cardiologist. Yet to you, he or she is a doctor. The same is often true with dentists. Thus, when you encounter the need for implant dentistry, you might simply search […]
Read MoreDid you know that maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile at all times may be easier than you think? Your dental health in Naperville, IL, can be maintained with proper at-home preventative care and regular checkups with your dentist. By taking care of your mouth, you can avoid problems like cavities or gum disease from developing, […]
Read MoreAdvances in dental procedures have given patients a lot of quality of life improvements over the past thirty years. Not only are more of today’s adults keeping their natural teeth longer, there are processes that improve on the speed and recovery time of already successful procedures. Making the treatments easier for patients and more effective […]
Read MoreAlmost 200 million American adults are missing at least one tooth, and close to 35 million are missing all their teeth. That’s a lot of people that are uncomfortable with the way they look, as they lack confidence in their smile. It’s not just the emotional and mental effects of missing teeth that are a […]
Read MoreIf your dental insurance covers the entire cost of dental implants, then you do not have much to worry about as far as paying for the procedure. However, things become trickier when your insurance does not cover implants or only covers a portion of the cost. Our periodontist will need to review various factors to […]
Read MoreIf you notice that your gums are bleeding after brushing, your teeth seem loose in your gums or your breath seems to always have a foul order, you may be dealing with gum disease. This condition may also be referred to as gingivitis in its earliest stages and periodontitis when it becomes more severe. While […]
Read MorePeriodontal disease is a common oral health problem affecting millions of people around the world. Symptoms begin as red and swollen gums that may bleed when you brush your teeth. If left untreated, these symptoms progress until there is eventually bone deterioration or even tooth loss. Despite these symptoms, many people fear treatment itself, which […]
Read MoreWhile your teeth are obviously a big part of your oral health, it’s easy to overlook the gum tissue and the effect it can have on your mouth. Gum disease is caused when bacteria builds up on the tooth and works it way between the teeth and gums. Once the bacteria start to grow, the […]
Read MoreWould you recognize the symptoms of gum recession? Most don’t until their gums are already showing significant signs of receding, exposing the normally protected lower portions and even roots of their teeth. Receding gums can lead to gum disease and tooth loss, and should be identified and treated as quickly as possible. What Causes Gum […]
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