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Are your gums receding? Are they swollen or bleeding, or have you noticed that one or more of your teeth has become more exposed? Gum recession is a gradual process that may not always be visible to…

Gum disease may be one of the most insidious threats to our oral health. Why? Because it is often painless, so many people may not even realize they have it. Yet gum disease affects nearly half the…

Dental implants are an outstanding innovation in dentistry. They serve as perpetual replacements for missing teeth. Implants are titanium anchors that are inserted into the jaw bone and overlaid…

Laser technology has made—and continues to make—significant inroads in dental care. It’s become particularly helpful for patients who are suffering from peri-implantitis, a form of…

Just because they’re young doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disease. Periodontal diseases can easily strike kids in that age range who are…

Every person has a unique smile. But the most appealing smiles have three common denominators: straight, white teeth and the proportionate amount of health pink gum tissue that shows them off in…

When people think about a plastic surgeon, scar reductions, facelifts and tummy tucks quickly come to their minds. But did you know that some dental specialists also perform plastic surgery?…

Have you noticed a recent change in your bite when talking, chewing or brushing? Do your teeth feel a bit loose? Are your gums red, swollen or bleeding? If you answer “yes” to any of these…

Healthy gums are vitally important for everyone’s oral hygiene. But it is even more crucial for men, who have a significantly higher incidence of gum disease than women. Perhaps this is…

There are a lot more reasons for using dental floss than for a simple one-off event, such as when a piece of popcorn gets stuck between your teeth. In fact, people have been using dental floss to…

It’s no secret that smoking carries certain health dangers — such as respiratory problems, lung disease, and even cancer. But one thing you may not know is that smoking also affects your…

It’s a sure sign that something is wrong in your mouth when your teeth become highly sensitive and painful.   There are a number of reasons why gums begin to recede, including bacterial gum…