Severe gum disease can be painful, and the last thing a patient wants to endure is more discomfort on the path to recovery. Traditional gum disease treatments can not only be painful, but they can also lead to a lengthy recovery period. As a result, many patients are nervous about seeking treatment or may put off a visit to the […]
Treating gum disease as quickly and effectively as possible is essential in order to reduce further complications. However, depending on the severity of the gum disease, surgical treatment options can range from uncomfortable to painful. As a result, it’s natural for many patients to be nervous or even put off seeking treatment for gum disease altogether […]
As technology continues to revolutionize dental care, today’s patients can benefit from less painful, minimally invasive ways to treat serious oral conditions like gum disease. Among those methods is utilizing laser technology to treat moderate to severe cases of periodontitis. While dental lasers have been around for quite some time, new research continues to prove their effectiveness especially when compared to […]
Most people have heard of gum disease (periodontitis) and are aware of the oral discomfort, tooth loss, and jawbone deterioration that can occur as a result of this condition. But not everyone is aware of the detrimental effect gum disease can have on the rest of your body. Experts have linked gum disease to a wide range of […]
All dentistry is local. And all periodontal care is intensely personal. Choosing your periodontist on whom you will rely for immediate needs and on an ongoing basis is a major life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you are looking for a local periodontist in Ormond Beach, Florida, or in the surrounding communities, look […]
More than half of US adults have had or will have some form of gum disease at some point in life. And many times, when you first learn you have gum disease, you may feel frightened and uncertain as to what (if anything) can be done about it. But if you do have gingivitis, periodontitis, […]
Far too many U.S. adults end up with gingivitis or a more advanced form of periodontal (gum) disease like periodontitis. A large proportion of cases are preventable with good oral care and good health habits. The fact is, gum health is much more important than most Americans realize. There are strong correlations between gum and […]
Your gum tissue is just as important to your oral health as are your teeth – and healthy gums also lower the risk of numerous serious health conditions that can affect your whole body. If you have gum disease, you can reverse its effects most efficiently and safely with laser periodontal treatment. (In some cases, […]
Healthy gums are a big part of good oral hygiene, and they can have a positive impact on your life. Avoiding gum disease and its ultimate result (tooth loss) is one major impact. Others include avoiding inflammations or infections in other parts of the body, preventing halitosis (chronically bad breath), and maintaining that beautiful smile. […]
Your periodontal (gum) health is no less important than your dental (tooth) health, and yet, many people focus almost exclusively on teeth when they think about oral hygiene and oral health. All too often, people ignore gum health until it develops into advanced gum disease. Prevention is the best cure – but for those who […]
