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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Dental Implants Do More Than Fill a Gap

Dental implants give many people a reason to smile. When injury or disease results in tooth loss, a dental implant can mirror the look and feel of a natural tooth so closely, even a patient may have a hard time telling the difference. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your [...]

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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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Shedding Light on Gum Disease

Kitsie Hendrix DDS Poor dental care leads to more problems than just a toothless smile. Consider these facts: Most people are not aware that untreated gum disease puts them at 10 times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Statistics show that 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one [...]

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