Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums…
Gum Disease
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste.…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from The Carrollton Dentist, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is called periodontitis.…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It’s also treatable at The Carrollton Dentist. This condition is so omnipresent in the US that it has been called a health crisis by the ADA. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
If you need yet another reason to keep your gums in good condition, here’s a really good one from The Carrollton Dentist: scientists have found a link between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that contributes to chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the…
Gum Disease: A Treatable Condition
Periodontitis is the formal name of advanced gum disease. It’s one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and affects nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty. But advanced gum disease can be treated at The Carrollton Dentist, and does not have to result in the loss of teeth. Gum disease is progressive.…
Gum Disease in Carrollton: Swollen Gums?
If you are a worried Carrollton resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one-third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore symptoms of gum disease in Carrollton. Call The Carrollton Dentist as…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth? Ask the Carrollton Dentist
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your top priority. However, the team at The Carrollton Dentist reminds you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease For Plano
Categories: Gum Disease
Here is some essential news for Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison and Dallas residents: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. So, what warning signs should people be looking for? 1. Gums that bleed…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Categories: Gum Disease
I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of periodontitis. Gum disease is a common…
