Periodontal disease is primarily the result of poor oral hygiene failing to remove residual food particles and plaque from your teeth and gumline. This can harden into bacterial-rich tartar that is promoting inflammation and a possible infection of the sensitive gum tissues. Things like tobacco use, frequent alcohol consumption, and diabetes can increase your chances of developing this disease. The... read more »

Your bridge was installed with the intention that it would restore your lost tooth for a long time to come. Complications from advanced gum disease can compromise the bridge’s stability and anchor points. It is also not unheard of for an accidental fall or blow to the face to affect or compromise the cement holding one or both ends of... read more »

Do you ever consider using someone else’s toothbrush? Do you think using a toothbrush isn’t a problem, especially if you’re only sharing with a significant other? Would you be surprised to learn that you should actually never share your toothbrush with anyone? As you’ve probably guessed, you also shouldn’t lend your toothbrush to anyone. You see, there are a number... read more »

Wisdom teeth are essentially third molars leftover from a time in human evolution when our ancient ancestors ate a lot of hard foods and roots. They develop inside the gums at the same time as your permanent teeth. While most people have four wisdom teeth, it’s not uncommon to have none or as many as six! For most people their... read more »

Halloween is coming around the bend while autumn has fallen into our hearts, but that’s no excuse to be lazy with your dental care. During this fall season, it’s easy to let gum disease sneak in. However, you can avoid the disease by taking great care of and protecting your gums and teeth. Periodontal disease is also known as gum... read more »