What should you be paying attention to when you take the time to clean your teeth each day? You might not realize it, but there are visible signs of gum disease you can identify. Looking for these issues is important – without timely treatment, the problem can worsen, and make your oral health more difficult […]
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It starts one morning during your usual pre-work routine. You notice that your gums seem swollen, and seem to bleed easily after brushing. If the change remains over time, you may grow concerned that something is wrong. Swelling, reddening, and bleeding are all signs of gum disease. Chronic bad breath can also be an indicator […]
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An ultrasonic scaling goes beyond the degree of care provided during a typical professional dental cleaning. So what makes it necessary in some cases? The goal of this procedure is to target harmful bacteria that have accumulated below your gum line, and caused an infection. By treating your teeth under your gums, your Prairie Village, […]
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When you brush and floss, you aren’t just protecting your teeth. Your daily care helps you avoid issues with cavities, as well as potential problems with your periodontal health. With that said, the way you perform these tasks can impact their effectiveness. One problem is a lack of care for teeth at your gum line. […]
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If you notice that your gums tend to bleed more easily, or appear swollen, you could have a problem with gum disease. These symptoms, along with chronic bad breath, should grab your attention. When your Prairie Village, KS dentist is made aware of possible periodontal troubles, you can be treated with an ultrasonic scaling. This […]
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There’s probably a long list of things that you’re already familiar with when the topic is gum disease. Perhaps you know it means bad things for your oral health and that it is often accompanied by symptoms like red, puffy gums and bad breath. However, the things that aren’t on that list are those details […]
When you experience tooth pain, it’s usually your immediate thought that something must be wrong with your tooth itself, such as decay, trauma, an infection, etc. However, it’s important to remember that what you’re thinking is tooth discomfort may actually be related to your gums. How to know what’s what and determine the type of […]
It would be nice if every dental visit resulted in a perfect, clean bill of oral health, but sometimes your dentist may discover a problem. When problems are addressed early, there are usually more options and less expense in treating them. If you habitually neglect a daily routine of brushing and flossing, then you may […]
We often find that when patients come to us and are diagnosed with gingivitis, they are a little confused about what to expect as far as treatment is concerned. Do you know how this gum health problem is best handled? To find out whether you need to handle it on your own, if you require […]
We often receive questions about the contagiousness of gum disease and other oral health concerns. Unfortunately, there’s no one general answer that we can apply to everything associated with your smile. From disorders to sores and the general spread of germs, these are unique and something we can address on a case by case basis […]
