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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
posted: Mar. 18, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more -
It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: May 12, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read more -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
Fighting Gum Disease
posted: May 23, 2018.
Dr. Jeffery Johnson and Dr. Jodi Johnson, your family and general dentists in St. Louis, MO, ensure that both your teeth and your gums stay healthy. Unfortunately, they find that Read more -
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
posted: May 03, 2018.
If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Oct. 29, 2017.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read more -
Periodontal Disease: Symptoms and Treatments
posted: Oct. 03, 2017.
Good oral care is part of many people’s daily routine. However, only a fraction of people floss their teeth daily, a task that prevents serious dental conditions like periodontal disease. According to Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jan. 08, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Top 5 Symptoms of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 23, 2014.
Do you have gum disease? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about half of the adults in America have a mild, moderate or severe form of this Read more
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