Ten tips to help build healthy oral habits for children: 1. Before your baby has teeth, wipe the gums gently with a clean wet cloth after...

It’s important to be aware of how prescriptions and over-the counter-drugs may affect your oral health. For example: Asthma inhalers that...

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory...

Chronic gingivitis is common in children. It usually causes gum tissue to swell, turn red and bleed easily. Gingivitis is both...

Saliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth....

You may have asked your periodontist about procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually...

A yearly comprehensive periodontal evaluation, or CPE, is recommended to assess your periodontal health and identify conditions such as...

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum...

Dentally Appropriate Healthy Snacks Cheese & crackers Milk Yogurt Fruit & vegetables Whole grain bread Ham, beef or chicken sandwich...

If you are missing a single tooth, one dental implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth...