How to Prevent Gum Disease from Getting Worse
Even though gum disease can affect people who brush and floss regularly, nearly half of Americans aged 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease. Gum disease can usually be treated successfully at its earliest stages, but it cannot be reversed once it has progressed to periodontal disease. Don’t wait until you’ve got gingivitis […]
How do I take care of my dental implants?
Dental implants are a fantastic approach to enhancing your smile and function. Dental implants have grown in popularity as an alternative for patients seeking restorations due to their affordability, simplicity of use, and long-term success rates. There are over 3 million dental implant users in the United States, with 500,000 replacement procedures done each year. […]
How Does Tooth Scaling Preserve Gum Health?
Sometimes, Dr. Gibbs recommends tooth scaling and root planing. These are more commonly known as deep cleaning. Tooth scaling and root planing are procedures used to treat chronic gum disease or periodontal disease. They are more in-depth than basic teeth cleaning. Sometimes they take more than a single visit depending on how severe your case […]
What Dentists Can Do to Prevent Opioid Abuse
The use and abuse of opioids have risen to epic levels. In 2016, there were more deaths resulting from opioid abuse than ever before. The American Dental Association has decided to take a firm stance to stop it’s spread by making education and prevention a top priority for a field that can use pain management […]
