The Prevention and Treatment Of Gum DiseaseThe Prevention and Treatment Of Gum Disease

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The Prevention and Treatment Of Gum Disease

My name is Hal Martin and at my last dental checkup my dentist told me that I had gum disease. My dentist gave me instructions about what I needed to do so that the gum disease wouldn't get worse and turn into periodontal disease. When I returned home, I immediately began learning everything I could about gum disease by reading dental articles online. I sure didn't want it to get worse so I knew that I needed to take action right away. In this blog, you'll learn all about gum disease including what it is, the causes and how you can help prevent it. I wanted to write this blog to get the word out to as many people about gum disease to hopefully help others have healthy gums.

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3 Most Common Types Of Sedation Used In Dentistry
28 October 2019

When it comes to sedation dentistry, it …

Tips for Identifying a Dental Abscess
4 October 2019

A dental abscess can cause a lot of pain around th …

4 Tips For Wearing Braces
2 September 2019

If you want to have the best smile possible, you m …

Here's Why Weakened Tooth Enamel Makes Your Teeth Hurt
30 July 2019

One of the biggest problems that people with weake …

Miss Chewy Food? Here's Why It's Actually Recommended To Eat Hard And Chewy Food With Dental Implants
4 June 2019

When you lose one or more teeth, one of the first …

3 Most Common Types Of Sedation Used In Dentistry

28 October 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

When it comes to sedation dentistry, it is important to understand that there is more than one type of sedation. The term sedation dentistry is used to describe the various types of sedation used within the dental field. There are different types of sedation dentistry used for different types of issues.   Sedation Type #1: Inhaled Minimal Sedation  One of the most common types of sedation used is inhaled minimal sedation. When it comes to this procedure, you breathe oxygen through a mask that is placed over your face. Read More 

Tips for Identifying a Dental Abscess

4 October 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

A dental abscess can cause a lot of pain around the tooth that is infected, which may even seem like you have a toothache. That's why it's a good idea to understand the signs that you actually have a dental abscess that will require help from your dentist to fix. Odd Tastes It's possible that you notice an odd taste in your mouth. This is caused by the abscess since it has a puss that can potentially leak out and affect your taste buds. Read More 

4 Tips For Wearing Braces

2 September 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you want to have the best smile possible, you may want to consider getting braces. This is the key to enjoying the straightest teeth. You may need to wear the braces for some time, and knowing the best way to handle this situation is ideal. 1. Avoid eating hard foods One of the things you'll want to do is to eat foods that are easy to chew. It's never a good idea to continually eat things that are hard when getting your braces because this can translate to more soreness and discomfort. Read More 

Here’s Why Weakened Tooth Enamel Makes Your Teeth Hurt

30 July 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

One of the biggest problems that people with weakened enamel experience on a daily basis is pain and sensitivity. If you're wondering why these conditions go hand-in-hand, then you should read this simple guide to find out. What Enamel Does Enamel is the hard shell of your tooth. The whole purpose of enamel is to protect the softer, more vulnerable surfaces of the tooth that are further in than the enamel. Read More 

Miss Chewy Food? Here’s Why It’s Actually Recommended To Eat Hard And Chewy Food With Dental Implants

4 June 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

When you lose one or more teeth, one of the first things that you have to do is give up on eating anything that requires a lot of chewing. Whether you love crunchy or chewy food, it's common for people to just stop eating that kind of thing entirely when they get dentures or have missing teeth because it's just too hard to do. However, it's actually a great idea to eat this kind of food when you get dental implants. Read More