Treating Gum Disease in Its Early Stages
Treating gum disease in its early stages involves professional dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, followed by consistent brushing and flossing at home. The earliest stage of gum disease [...]
Early Signs of Gum Disease
The early signs of gum disease include red, swollen gums that bleed when you brush or floss, persistent bad breath, and gum tenderness. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, starts [...]
Periodontal Disease and Gum Health
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and bone that support your teeth. It starts with plaque buildup along the gum line and, if left untreated, can destroy [...]
Alternatives to Tooth Extraction
Alternatives to tooth extraction include dental fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, dental bonding, and periodontal treatment, depending on the condition of the tooth and surrounding tissue. We always try to [...]
Gum Healing After Tooth Extraction
Gum healing after tooth extraction follows a predictable process that begins the moment the tooth is removed. A blood clot forms in the empty socket within the first few hours, [...]
When Tooth Extraction Is the Right Treatment Option
Tooth extraction is the right treatment option when a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or infected to be saved with fillings, crowns, or root canal therapy. While we always try [...]