Baby teeth are also known as the Primary Teeth. They can start as early as 4 months to erupt but the average eruption of baby teeth is as stated below. Primary teeth are our first teeth and start to fall out around ages 5 – 8. Our Pernament teeth replace them. While the average timing [...]

Periodontists use a variety of means to help patients who suffer from chronic gum disease. However these dental specialists do other types of dental procedures as well. For those who need restorative or cosmetic dental work that is directly related to the gums there are things that can be done to ensure a healthy and [...]

You look in the mirror and see more tooth than normal and you notice blood on your toothbrush. Your gums look redder than normal and perhaps they are a little swollen. If you are lucky you have caught the gum disease early and with good brushing, flossing and regular visits to your dentist, you can [...]

Treatments for Gum Disease will depend on the severity of your infection. Your dental care professional will examine your teeth and gums and access the best way to prevent further damage and to treat the symptoms that you present with. Treatments for gum disease may include non-surgical treatments, periodontal surgery, laser therapy, dental implants and [...]

This is a common form of treatment for gum disease. Scaling is the removal of calculus, also called tartar as well as plaque. Root planing is the removal of any calculus from irregular tooth surfaces and also it smoothes our root surface irregularities.

There are three ways in which you learn unconsciously: through repetition, association and through emotion. Generally the more you repeat a behavior the more you make a easy path to remember and repeat the behavior.

halitosis (bad breath) is a common factor in 85% of people with dental problems. The dental problems can be any of the following:
gum disease
cavities
poor oral hygiene
oral cancer
bacteria on the tongue
Is there a connection between having bad breath and the existance of a dental health problem? Is a dental health issue the root cause of the [...]

It is estimated that an average of thirty percent of preschool children suck their thumbs and continue doing so until that age of five. Children suck their thumb for a variety of reasons including habit, boredom, tiredness, and stress and being shy. For the most part, you do not need to worry about thumb sucking [...]

The American Dental Association (ADA) has stated that evidence exists that links bacteria in our mouth, present when there is gum disease is linked to the occurrence of heart disease including artery blockages and the increased risk for stroke.

Walk down any toothpaste isle and you will surely see that the choices of toothpastes on the market are staggering. You can get toothpaste for children, sensitive teeth, dentures and pastes that promise to make your teeth healthier, stronger and whiter. If you just want a tube of toothpaste, you can certainly be confused after [...]