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November 21, 2024

What Is Gum Disease?

Your gums serve a crucial role when it comes to supporting your teeth roots, protecting your teeth and underlying bone structure, providing a stable base ... Read more

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September 18, 2024

Advanced Gum Disease Treatment

The signs of severe periodontal disease are hard to ignore: red and tender gums, bleeding when you brush and floss, exposed tooth roots, bad breath, ... Read more

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September 9, 2024

Mild Periodontitis Symptoms to Watch Out For

It’s never too late to improve your oral health. While you can’t turn back the clock, you can prevent irreparable damage by spotting the warning ... Read more

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August 7, 2024

Home Care Following Gum Disease Treatment

If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontitis, it’s essential that you receive gum disease treatment as soon as possible to halt the progression of the disease. ... Read more

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July 11, 2024

What Do Healthy Gums Look Like?

When you work really hard at something, it’s always a pleasure to see the results of your diligence: an A on a test after many ... Read more

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July 8, 2024

How to Treat Mild Periodontitis

Have you recently been diagnosed with mild periodontitis? Also known as gum disease, periodontitis is a serious bacterial infection that harms the soft tissue supporting ... Read more

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July 1, 2024

Signs of Advanced Gum Disease

Gum disease progresses gradually. You won’t wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and notice that your gum health went downhill overnight. This is ... Read more

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April 1, 2024

How to Prevent Future Bite Issues

When it comes to your oral health, some things are simply a matter of luck and genetics. You might develop four wisdom teeth or none ... Read more

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February 28, 2024

What Is a Crossbite?

Obviously, a good bite is important when eating, but did you know that how your upper and lower teeth fit together (a.k.a. your “bite”) can ... Read more

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February 12, 2024

How to Correct an Overbite (or Deep Bite)

How your upper and lower teeth fit together, also known as your “bite,” can greatly impact numerous aspects of your health, from your ability to ... Read more

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