What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease. It usually starts with a bacterial infection. Left untreated the infection will degrade your gums and lead to gingivitis. You may not even know you have periodontal disease until it’s too late. What are the symptoms of periodontal disease? Tender gums that bleed: If your gums are…

Dental Techniques Enhance Smile and Increase Confidence

What types of dental techniques enhance your smile and increase confidence? There are many to choose from. Porcelain/plastic veneers, contouring/reshaping, bleaching, bonding, removal of impacted teeth and dental implants are cosmetic procedures that can improve your appearance. After all a beautiful smile is one of the best assets anyone can have. It’s like making a…

Sensitive Teeth

People who suffer from tooth pain could be suffering due to the result of a painful problem called dentin hypersensitivity. This condition is usually caused by such things as microscopic cracks and chips in the enamel of the teeth, overly vigorous brushing and receding gums, but it can also be caused by more serious things…

Treating Sleep Disorders with Dental Devices

If you have recently been diagnosed with one of the major sleep disorders, you may be unaware of the latest treatment options. Sleep apnea can disrupt the body’s normal nighttime rhythms. You may even find yourself suffering from snoring, headaches, TMJ (temporomandibular) pain, or bruxism, which is the excessive grinding of teeth while asleep. Because…

When To See a Periodontist

Many people stand the risk of getting gum disease because of poor oral hygiene. Consequently, they might need to visit a periodontist for evaluation and treatment. Most dentists can routinely treat a mild type of gum disease. However, if the gum disease is progressed to a complicated state, most dentists prefer that the patient see…