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A great deal of dentistry gets discussed in terms of appearance, comfort, or convenience. Periodontal care belongs in a different category. It protects the foun…

Most people do not wake up one morning with severe gum disease. It usually starts quietly. A little bleeding when brushing. Tenderness near one molar. A spot th…

Most people worry about cavities because they can see them on an X-ray or feel them when they bite into something cold. Gum disease is different. It often devel…

When people hear the phrase "deep cleaning," they often picture a more vigorous version of a routine dental cleaning. That description misses the point. In peri…

The short answer is often yes, but not always in the way patients expect. Dental insurance usually covers at least part of gum disease treatment when the care i…

A broken tooth has a way of getting your attention fast. Sometimes it happens with a clear cause, a fork hits the edge of a front tooth, a popcorn kernel wins a…

A surprising number of adults live with gum disease for years before they realize they have it. The early stage, gingivitis, often slips by with subtle signs, a…

Persistent gum inflammation is easy to dismiss at first. A little bleeding when brushing, a tender spot near a molar, gums that look slightly puffier than usual…