With consistent care at home, and regular checkups at your dentist’s office, you can keep your gums safe against infection. However, many people with steady routines can still find themselves fighting gingivitis. Fortunately, an ultrasonic scaling at our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can help! An ultrasonic scaling removes bacteria buildup below your gum line… Read more »
Category: Periodontal Health
Gum Disease Can Become A Significant Problem Over Time
If you are not taking good care of your gums, you can put yourself at risk for more significant oral health issues – and general health issues – than you might realize. At first, an infection of your tissues results in gingivitis. This can lead to some early warning signs of trouble like bleeding tissues,… Read more »
Are You Doing Enough To Avoid Problems With Gingivitis?
How good are you at preventing gingivitis? Have you avoided any troubles with this infection, or have you needed your dentist’s help in removing bacteria that have gathered below your gum line in the recent past? It is important that you protect your gums against infection. While gingivitis can be addressed before there are long-term… Read more »
The Role Your Dentist Plays In Keeping Your Gums Healthy
Your approach to brushing and flossing will certainly affect your ability to prevent problems with gingivitis. On a daily basis, you should take care to clean at the base of your teeth in order to remove the bacteria that can infect your periodontal tissues. Doing so consistently can be more important than you realize. When… Read more »
We Can Fight Gingivitis By Performing An Ultrasonic Scaling
Every day when you clean your teeth, you can protect yourself against gingivitis. The question is, has your routine been effective at stopping the buildup of bacteria a your gum line? Problems with accumulated bacteria and other debris can lead to the formation of plaque, which can result in the formation of hardened tartar in… Read more »
Can Poor Periodontal Health Lead To Dental Sensitivity?
When a person experiences troubles with dental sensitivity, their daily life can suffer from regular intrusions of discomfort. Enjoying a meal, snack, or drink may be more difficult because you feel an uncomfortable sensation ring out from your smile. Why are you having this issue? It may be connected to the health of your gums…. Read more »
Reasons To Pay Attention To Your Periodontal Health
If you do what is necessary to prevent the formation of cavities, you have no oral health concerns to worry about…right? Proper oral health care should address more than your teeth – you also want to provide protection for your gums. Fortunately, these tissues can be effectively protected through your regular brushing and flossing practices…. Read more »
Prevent Gingivitis With A Good Oral Hygiene Routine
Every time you clean your teeth, you remove oral bacteria that can gather and spread throughout each day. This is important for fighting cavities, as harmful bacteria can release acids that cause cavities to form. Your efforts to care for your smile will also help you protect your gums…as long as you are practicing good… Read more »
Good Oral Hygiene Can Help You Maintain Your Overall Health
It can be hard to miss the connection between your daily commitment to oral hygiene and your oral health. After all, you (hopefully) brush and floss on a regular basis with the goal of avoiding problems like tooth decay and gum disease. With that said, there is more that a good oral care routine can… Read more »
This Is Why We Sometimes Recommend An Ultrasonic Scaling
Not every routine dental visit includes an ultrasonic scaling, but this advanced cleaning is sometimes beneficial. When your Prairie Village, KS dentist reviews your oral health during a checkup, more than just your teeth are being evaluated. Care is also taken to look for any signs of gingivitis that might call for care. If there… Read more »