When you have swollen gums, you have no qualms about hearing that you’ve got gingivitis. It’s sort of what you expected to hear in the first place! However, when inflammation occurs and you either are completely certain it can’t be diseased gums or you’re shocked when we tell you that it’s not, it’s somewhat jarring… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease
Symptom: Bleeding Gums And What To Do (And Not Do)
There’s a symptom associated with your gum health that can cause some serious alarm: It’s bleeding gums! When you see this, do you know how to respond? Are you aware that there are some things that you should do and some things you should definitely not do? If this is new to you, then we… Read more »
Proper Preventive Care Should Address Periodontal Concerns
How will you know if your daily oral health care routine is doing its job? When you think about preventive dental care, you should think about protecting your smile against the threat posed by cavities. However, your concerns should extend beyond your teeth. You should also think about how well your oral care regimen is… Read more »
Swollen Gums: A Couple Reasons You’re Seeing Them
You may catch a glimpse of your smile in a passing reflection or as you’re staring at your smile when you brush and floss. If you don’t see what you usually see, which is hopefully flat, light pink gum tissue, then you may wonder why you’re seeing swollen tissue. Why are swollen gums suddenly a… Read more »
Things You Should Know About Periodontal Disease
Gum disease (more formally known as periodontal disease) is one of the most common dental health concerns for adults. Yet, despite how common it is, periodontal disease is highly preventable with consistently good hygiene and preventive dental care. Unfortunately, many people develop periodontal disease simply because they don’t realize that their hygiene routine has failed,… Read more »
Quiz Time: Periodontal Disease
Perhaps at a dental appointment you have heard us mention periodontal care or periodontal disease, and wondered exactly what that meant. Periodontal structures are those that support the teeth, such as your gums. Periodontal disease refers to problems with your gums, from mild inflammation, to the serious condition called periodontitis. In the early stages, you… Read more »