The Facts About Root Canal Therapy, and How it Can Save Your Tooth
For those who have a highly diseased tooth, root canal treatment is an effective way to save it. The common dental procedure removes infected pulp from the inside of the root of the affected tooth. The canal is cleaned, filled, and sealed to prevent infection or damage. The tooth is often restored after the root […]
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 […]
Ways to Detect and Prevent Gum Recession
Gum recession is a condition where the gum tissue surrounding teeth begins to draw away from the teeth. This will reveal more of the affected teeth and can make them look longer than usual. Gum recession is a common problem and very treatable. Since it’s a gradual process, sometimes, people are not even aware of […]
What are Common Gum Diseases? Find Out Here
When gum disease is discovered early, it is more easily treated and, in most cases, can be reversed. As it progresses, it becomes more difficult to treat. The earliest stages of gum disease can advance to a more serious problem and can lead to the loss of teeth or other health problems. Knowing the different […]
When do you need treatment for receding gums?
You may be experiencing receding gums if you noticed your teeth look longer. You may also have noticed a receding gum line as gums appear to be pulling back away from your teeth. If your gums recede, gaps may start to form between the tooth and gum. This creates a pocket that allows bacteria to […]
What Causes Exposed Tooth Roots and How to Prevent It
The roots of our teeth anchor them in the gums and jawbone. Like the tooth, the roots have nerves. If you have an exposed tooth root, it can cause sensitivity. Left untreated, it can lead to serious dental health problems. The good news is that if you have associated pain, especially while brushing your teeth […]
Can Oral Health Prevent Cancer?
Having a healthy oral hygiene routine is important to your health in more ways than you might realize: recent research is showing by preventing the development of gum disease, you may potentially help prevent certain cancers. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University in Finland, as well as the Karolinska Institute in […]
Why Your Dentist Won’t Let Up on Flossing
Your Glen Ellyn, IL dentist probably reminds you at every appointment about the importance of flossing as part of your oral hygiene routine. Cleaning between your teeth prevents plaque buildup around the teeth and gums. Combined with brushing and professional cleaning, flossing is an important part of your dental health. If you don’t floss every […]
5 Things That Can Happen To You If You Postpone Your Visit To The Dentist
You Could Suffer Tooth Loss This is a serious consequence that could result if you do not go to the dentist. Tooth loss is an embarrassing problem. Toothaches Many people ignore the pain that they suffer when chewing because it is not bothersome. However, if the cause of the toothache is not treated, then it […]
Why You Should Take Care Of Your Gums
Why You Should Take Care Of Your Gums Did you know that at Smile Glen Ellyn, we specialize in helping Illinois families raise cavity-free children? True story. Because of all the advancements in technology, we believe that soon it may even be possible to eliminate tooth decay altogether in the children of this community. This […]
