Experts have been well aware over time that there is a substantial connection between conditions such as gum disease and the health of one’s heart. Cardiovascular health continues to be a concern in patients who exhibit the later stages of periodontal disease. Gum disease is an infection that occurs in the soft tissues and is… Read More »
Teens and soda. The two go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Most adults can remember gulping down a flavorful carbonated beverage at lunch or when watching the big game on Friday night. It’s difficult to imagine adolescence without certain cornerstones, soda and burgers and fries being some of them. The problem is, we… Read More »
Gum disease is one of the most prevalent problems addressed in the dental office. Because infection in the gums is a progressive problem, our preference is to treat the early signs of disease as quickly as possible. Without treatment, bacteria that cause infection in superficial gum tissue invade deeper spaces through periodontal pockets. The progression… Read More »
