Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal/gum disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily. There is usually...

Dental implants are essentially artificial tooth roots. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth,...

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...

There is only a few months left before the end of the year and when most dental plans renew. Due to our busy lives, many of us have been...

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...

Tooth loss can cause an indentation in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. This happens because the jawbone recedes when it...