Bleeding Gums - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment November 07, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Bleeding gums are one of the first reasons that most people give for not flossing. Gums can bleed at just the beginning stages of infections like gingivitis or be a...
Systemic Diseases Associated With Oral Health October 31, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH The most serious complication associated with gum disease is not the loss of teeth, it is the increased likelihood of suffering from more aggressive systemic health conditions. Ultimately, many health...
Swollen Gums - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment October 24, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Swollen gums can occur due to a variety of causes. They may or may not also be accompanied by bad breath or bleeding, but the swelling alone is often enough...
How to Whiten Teeth Without Getting Sensitivity October 17, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH If you want to have whiter teeth, you’re not alone. In 2019, approximately 38 million people in the U.S. whitened their teeth. And that number is expected to continue to...
Receding Gums Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention October 10, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Gum recession occurs when the gingival tissues creep down the length of the tooth, exposing the root surfaces and making teeth appear longer or taller than they should. Normal, healthy...
What Is Gingivitis? October 03, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Gingivitis simply means an inflammation of the gums resulting from infection of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth (gingiva). This mild form of gum disease is a very common dental...
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Causes, Symptoms and Treatments September 26, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease? Periodontal disease, also called “gum disease,” is the condition where infected gum tissue detaches from the tooth and is followed by loss of bone support...
Bad Breath - Let’s Talk About It! September 19, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Bad breath (halitosis) can be an embarrassing situation that interferes with your everyday life. But to find the most effective bad breath cures, you need to first understand the presence...
How Much Does It Cost to Whiten My Teeth at Home? September 12, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH When it comes to teeth whitening options, you now have advanced at-home options that can achieve similar results to professional dental office whitening treatments. The Oralucent toothbrush, for one, can...
Can A Toothbrush Really Whiten My Teeth? September 05, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH It seems like everyone wants whiter teeth these days. This would explain why at-home whitening strips, kits, and devices have become so popular. Your smile is a reflection of your health...
Does Gum Disease Cause Alzheimer’s? August 09, 2022Sharon Boyd, RDH Do you worry about your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Recent scientific studies show good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of this progressive brain disease. Perhaps a friend or family...