The last thing a patient suffering from gum disease wants is more discomfort. Traditional treatments for severe periodontitis sometimes require invasive procedures, which can make patients feel anxious. As a result, many avoid seeking treatment for gum disease altogether, hoping the issue will resolve itself with better oral hygiene over time. Unfortunately, when gum disease progresses to a later stage, […]
Gum disease is one of the most serious and painful oral conditions you can experience. If that isn’t enough to scare you, the condition can also impact more than just your oral health. The chronic inflammation caused by the diseased tissue can also have detrimental effects throughout the rest of your body. Needless to say, if […]
Most know good oral hygiene habits are essential for avoiding expensive and painful dental problems like cavities and gum disease. But did you know your oral health can actually affect other areas of your body? Maintaining healthy gums and a healthy mouth is actually very important for your overall health and longevity. Researchers have linked poor oral hygiene […]
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 […]
