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You should regularly visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning and checkup. If during one visit, your dentist tells you that you have gum disease, do not panic! Fortunately there are two [...]

Whether you know it is “pop”, “soda” or a brand name, soft drinks can cause some serious oral health problems. Soft drinks are more recently known as a significant dietary source of tooth decay. [...]

We have heard or read many articles and stories about the dangers of tobacco to your health. However, do you know the real trouble it can cause for your oral health? Smoking tobacco products can [...]

You may have heard mixed messages about chewing gum. Is it bad for your teeth? Is it good for your teeth? The answer is, it depends on what type of gum you chew! Gum can be classified by how it’s [...]

Have you ever heard of gingival flap surgery? It’s a type of gum procedure where the gums are separated from the teeth and are temporarily folded back. This allows a dentist to reach the root of [...]

A relatively common treatment for gingivitis (gum disease) or if you want to cosmetically enhance your smile, is to lengthen your crowns. A crown is a tooth shaped cap that is placed over a tooth [...]

Gum surgery sounds worse than it actually is. Gum grafting may be necessary for you to protect your teeth from damaging effects of gum recession or simply just want to improve the appearance for [...]

Canadian Dental Associates states that Gum Disease is one of the most common dental problem adults face. Research shows that periodontal disease is associated with several other health concerns [...]

Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease – one of the most common dental problems people face. The disease happens over time and can develop slowly without pain. Unfortunately you [...]

There is some confusion among patients with respect to the relationship between crowns (caps) and root canals. Many people think that if you need a crown, you need a root canal. It’s important to [...]