How A Periodontist Cleans Her Teeth

There are so many tooth products on the market promising to prevent tooth decay or gingivitis. It is difficult to determine what toothbrush, rinse or toothpaste is the best. Even with all these products, surveys report that nine out of 10 people get gum disease and 91.3 percent of adults experience tooth decay. As a [...]

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The Real Cost of Tooth and Gum Disease

Most people know that maintaining oral health is vital in achieving overall health.  Studies continue to reveal why we should pay close attention to the health of our teeth and gums.  This research proves the link between periodontal disease and these common diseases: Heart Disease: The incidence of heart disease is about twice as high in [...]

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After Losing Many Teeth - What Are the Options?

Step 1…Get rid of the gum disease Loss of teeth is usually the result of an injury or gum disease.  First, a periodontist must rid the patient of the periodontal infection, which is a low grade chronic infection getting into the blood stream. Your body recognizes the infection and sends out white blood cells to build [...]

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Restore a Healthy Smile with Dental Implants

If lack of care or trauma has resulted in tooth loss, patients can take comfort in knowing options exist for them. Providing there is enough bone, implants can replace missing teeth. An ideal solution for people who have a missing tooth or teeth, dental implants replace both the tooth and the root. Versatile, strong and [...]

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Don’t Be Embarrassed By Missing Teeth

Kitsie Hendrix D.D.S. The first thing most people notice about others is their smile. That is perhaps the greatest reason dental care is so important. What you may not know, however, is that even if you do everything right, you can still develop periodontal disease—the primary reason for adult tooth loss.

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