Gum Recession Causes & Effects
Why Gum Recession Matters Healthy gums are crucial to healthy teeth! Gum recession is one of the signs of poor oral health, and it can also cause direct problems to [...]
Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease
Gum Disease may be a sign of systemic inflammation Unlike acute inflammation (your body's defense against illness or injury) chronic inflammation simultaneously heals and destroys tissue. It's what happens when [...]
Been Awhile Since Your Checkup?
Alert Us to Changes Any changes in your health should be discussed with your dentist. Whether you're a new patient visiting us for the first time, or a returning patient [...]
Since Your Last Checkup…
Tell Us About Any Changes Dental care is just one part of total health care. Because of that, we need to keep current with your entire health history, the good [...]
Bad Habits for Teeth
Everyday Habits can Impact Oral Health Most of us have a bad habit or two that we'd like to change. Here are some common habits that are especially hard on [...]
Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?
With more than half of American adults affected by gum disease, it's important to know if you're in one of the at-risk groups. Some factors are beyond our control, but [...]
Health Changes? Keep Us Updated!
Oral Health Works Hand in Hand with Your Body Dental care is just one part of total health care. Because of that, we need to keep current with your entire [...]
The Long & Short of Gum Disease
Surprising but true: the major cause of tooth loss in adults is not decaying teeth, but periodontal disease. More than half of all people over age 18 have at least [...]
The Truth About Smoking
While nobody enjoys getting lectured about a bad habit, it's important to have all the relevant information available to you, especially when it involves health implications. So if you need [...]
Your Health History
Keep Us Informed of Any Changes! If it's been a little while since your last appointment, then don't forget to update your health history. Your dental care is part of [...]
