by Cyrus B. | Sep 23, 2020 | Periodontics
LANAP is a modern procedure that is an alternative to more traditional approaches to the treatment of periodontal, or gum, disease. Many Americans have gum disease, but few ever get treated before it becomes a larger problem. Here are some of the more frequently asked...
by Cyrus B. | Aug 26, 2020 | Periodontics
There’s an old saying that may refer to someone as being a bit “long in the tooth”, meaning that the person has aged past his or her prime. In reality, this is more than just a saying, because all too often, as people age, their gums can recede,...
by Cyrus B. | Aug 12, 2020 | Periodontics
Over the years, the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth and teeth can lead to the formation of plaque, which is a hard-bacterial film that grows on the teeth and around the gum area. The gum line, or area where the gums meet the teeth, is one of the most common...
by Cyrus B. | Jul 29, 2020 | Periodontics
Periodontal or gum disease can creep up on a person slowly, causing extensive damage to the mouth and teeth. It gradually damages the gum tissue, causing the gums to shrink and recede away from the teeth and weakening the foundation of the teeth themselves. The gums...
by Cyrus B. | Jul 15, 2020 | Periodontics
For a number of different reasons, it is possible to have issues with the gums that can seriously compromise a person’s appearance and smile. Sometimes we can be born with these problems, or they can be caused by gum disease that develops over time. When too...
by Cyrus B. | Jun 17, 2020 | Periodontics
Aging, medications, smoking and the consumption of various acidic foods and beverages like coffee or wine can cause damage to the gums and teeth. Over time, the soft tissue of the gums can become damaged from the buildup of plaque, which is a bacteria-containing film...