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Why Are My Gums Bleeding?

Office Admin2018-10-04T21:08:27-04:00General, Periodontal|

When people come to the dentist, they strive to be cavity free. Often, they forget there is another aspect to dental health. Gum health is just as important as being cavity free. Bleeding gums are never normal, even when having your teeth professionally cleaned. Imagine if your scalp bled when you brushed your hair. It’s the same concept with teeth; bleeding gums are a warning sign that your dental health is at risk.

So what causes bleeding gums? Most simply put, bacteria. Bacteria live in the dental plaque that accumulates on our teeth daily forming a biofilm. Without proper brushing at least twice a day and daily flossing, the bacteria can flourish and grow under the gumline. This bacterial infection of the gums causes inflammation, soreness and bleeding when brushing and flossing.

To prevent bleeding gums and gum disease, oral hygiene must be thorough with brushing 2 minutes twice a day preferably […]

Being a Complete Dentist

Office Admin2018-10-04T21:51:06-04:00General, Oral Health, Restorative|

Concept of “Complete dentistry”, established by Dr Peter Dawson (world renowned authority in dental field) and The Dawson Academy, is fully embraced and implemented in our practice. Fellow dentists recognized the importance of the harmony in the whole masticatory system (jaw joints, muscles,jaws and teeth) for the patients well being. The philosophy goes beyond the “usual and customary” concept of drill and fill dentistry and dentists being seen as”tooth mechanics”. It is our opinion that every patient deserves complete examination and level of dental care that as a goal has establishing of oral health that will provide long term stability. Complete dentists are trained to recognize at an earliest stages the signs of instability in the stomatognathic system that lead to symptoms often painful and uncomfortable for the patients. The first step in understanding complete dentistry is identifying the things that may keep your mouth from being as healthy as it […]

Healthy Teeth for Life – Advice for Parents

Office Admin2018-10-04T21:33:43-04:00General, Oral Health|

You have so many great reasons to keep your family`s teeth and gums healthy. That is not a very difficult task, however it requires commitment and strong will. Here are some tips that can help you reach the goal:

Develop healthy habits with your children and start early. Dental care begins as soon as child`s first tooth appears. Regular dental visits start with your child at the age of three or sooner
Seal the permanent molars. Permanent molars erupt at the age of six. Thin protective coating (sealant) applied to the chewing surfaces on the molars can prevent decay in grooves/fissures
Use fluorides. Fluoride strengthens enamel, making it less likely to breakdown or develop decay. There are different ways your child can be exposed to fluorides – topically and systemically. Most common ways are fluoride containing toothpastes, application of fluoride varnish at every periodic examination as well as fluoride containing mouthwashes.

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Ten Dental Facts You Probably Didn`t Know

Office Admin2018-10-04T21:32:27-04:00General, Oral Health|

Think your fingerprints are unique? So are your tongue prints and your set of teeth! No two are alike.
An average person spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over their lifetime.
If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces. Make sure you brush and floss twice a day.
The average woman smiles 62 times a day. The average man smiles about 8 times a day.
Did you know that 50% of people say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone
U.S. consumers buy 14 million gallons of toothpaste each year!
Your tooth enamel is the hardest part of your entire body.
Your mouth produces over 25,000 quarts of saliva throughout your life. That’s enough to fill two swimming pools.
The most common childhood disease is none other than tooth […]