by Michael Davidson | Jan 21, 2020 | gum disease and general health
Your mouth ages as you age. The nerves in your teeth become smaller, and your teeth become less sensitive to cavities and other issues. If you don’t check in with your dentist regularly or take care of yourself, your aging teeth can cause major complications. We’ll...
by Michael Davidson | Jan 14, 2020 | gum disease and general health
When we shop for toothpaste or mouth rinses, we usually look for one key ingredient-fluoride. We know our dentist loves fluoride because it helps prevent cavities. But what is it? How does it help our teeth? And where can we find it besides toothpaste and mouth...
by Michael Davidson | Jul 8, 2019 | GUM DISEASE, gum disease and general health
Have you ever wondered why so many people have gum disease? Gum disease is the sixth most prevalent disease in the United States. Studies have linked gingivitis to heart disease, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Why do so many adults (75 percent!) have gum disease...
by Michael Davidson | Jun 28, 2019 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE, TOOTH BRUSH
The trick to preventing gum disease is learning what it is, how it works and most importantly how you can diagnose it at home in order to kill it. Gum disease can form in 72 hours if bacteria is not properly removed by oral hygiene routines. Firstly, Gum disease...
by Michael Davidson | Jun 10, 2019 | GUM DISEASE, gum disease and general health, TOOTH BRUSH
Plaque starts in the Sulcus.The point where you see the gum and the tooth meet is not where they actually meet. In a healthy situation, the gums will physically attach to the tooth about 3 mm below what you identify as the gum line. This difference creates a small...
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