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Periodontitis 101

Periodontitis affects approximately half of adults, and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s often and colloquially referred to as gum disease. You’ve heard the words, and you’ve listened to your dentist explain the importance of good daily dental habits to avoid gum disease. What is gum disease, and what do you need to know about it? What is gum disease? Your gums play an essential role that is often and easily overlooked. Your gums support your teeth and protect the interior of your jaw and protect the roots of your teeth from exposure and the accumulation of bacteria and food particles that can cause infection Gum disease is an infection affecting those gum tissues. Most frequently, gum disease is caused by poor oral hygiene habits that haven’t been up to the cause of preventing plaque from building up. Periodontal disease presents in two ways, one more serious than the other: gingivitis ; and periodontitis . The two stages of periodontal disease Gingivitis i...

These Mistakes Can Make Your Dental Emergency Worse

Dental emergencies can cause serious damage and discomfort to a person; sometimes, when we experience a situation like this, we don’t know what to do. We get scared, think about going to the ER, or try solving the issue by ourselves, not knowing that we can worsen the problem. If you have experienced dental pain, even if it’s not severe, you should contact a dentist near you to check on your tooth. Waiting until the pain is unbearable is one of the most common mistakes people make. So, what should you do if you have a dental emergency? First of all, you need to know what a dental emergency is. Dental Emergencies An emergency is a serious and unexpected situation that requires immediate action; therefore, a dental emergency is a situation where one or multiple teeth or oral tissues are damaged, and it requires you to visit an emergency dentist near you. Among the cases that are considered dental emergencies, we find the following: ·       Dental pa...