Gum Disease

8 Easy Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay & Gum Disease

Tooth decay and gum disease are the most prevalent dental diseases amongst both children and adults. They are also two…

9 years ago

Happy New Year

The New Year brings a fresh start and new beginnings. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? The top two…

9 years ago

Quiz: Recognizing the Symptoms of Gum Disease

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, affects millions of adults in the United States. This widespread dental disease can…

9 years ago

The Great Battle Against Gum Disease

Much scientific research has been done on the connection between oral and overall health. In particular, gum disease and heart…

10 years ago

Why Tooth Extraction?

As a child losing a tooth was a time for celebration. If you kept it and put it under your…

10 years ago

The Merry Month Of May And Bad Breath

If you’ve seen the movie Camelot, you may remember the celebration of May Day–May 1st. Although we are past May…

10 years ago

Does Gum Disease Complicate Other Health Conditions?

High rates of gum (periodontal) disease in America are shocking. An estimated 3 out of every 4 Americans have gingivitis…

10 years ago

Scientists Continue Efforts to Understand Severe Gum Disease

Severe gum disease is clinically termed periodontitis. The condition afflicts nearly 50% of the adult population in the United States.…

10 years ago

Pella, IA General Dentist Talks about Floss

Here’s an interesting fact that you may not realize: you can actually do yourself a service by flossing before you…

10 years ago

Pella Family Dentist Says Alkaline Diet Improves Health and Reduces Gum Disease

Your body’s pH levels can affect your oral and overall health (oral-systemic health). Diabetes, strokes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis,…

11 years ago