by Michael Davidson | May 12, 2019 | GUM DISEASE, gum disease and general health
Studies show that some 47 percent of people 30 or older have some form of periodontal disease. This is a condition that can cause infection, irritation, and bleeding in your gums. When you have periodontal disease, the condition will generally worsen until you nip it...
by Michael Davidson | May 10, 2019 | FLOSS, FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
IntroductionYou can pick your friends and you can pick your brain, but should you pick your teeth? What about using those “little floss thingys”, as my wife calls them?Using traditional floss can be a challenge. Many people choose floss picks to make the process...
by Michael Davidson | May 5, 2019 | FLOSS, FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE, gum disease and general health
Right now, a whopping 91 percent of adults have cavities. Those aren’t healthy smiles. These issues are always a reality when you neglect your dental health. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a healthier smile and optimal dental health.If...
by Michael Davidson | Oct 24, 2018 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
What is causing my bad breath? As a dental hygienist with over 20 years in the business, I get this question more than any other. I don’t have a simple answer, its a complicated topic. I’ll break this into two parts. Part one is the most common cause, and...
by Michael Davidson | Oct 24, 2018 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
Having been a Dental Hygienist for 22 years, I can honestly say I spend most of my time teaching patients to brush properly and identify the signs and symptoms of gum disease. This usually involves the patient holding a mirror while I brush their teeth. I’ll then...
by Michael Davidson | Oct 17, 2018 | GUM DISEASE
As a dental professional I occasionally have a patient that gets my spider sense tingling. From The moment I started cleaning her teeth I knew I was going to be running late, and miss my daughter’s piano recital. Talk about bleeding gums . I ask her if she had...
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