May 14, 2018 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Gum recession occurs when your gums begin to pull away from the teeth, making your teeth appear longer than they should. There is no one reason as to why gums begin receding, but if you or your dentist notice your gums receding it is important to treat it as soon as...
Aug 7, 2017 | Blog, Cosmetic Gum Surgery
You may not have guessed it (or you may have), but having a tongue or lip piercing can actually harm both your overall and oral health. Beyond your general health, mouth piercings can negatively impact oral health by causing the following issues: Swelling Infections...
Apr 3, 2015 | Oral Health, Periodontal Risk Factors
Did you know bone is active living tissue that serves several purposes? Not only is it the structural foundation for our bodies, but your bones also support muscles, protect vital organs, and stores most of the body’s calcium. Bones are made up of elastic fibers...
Mar 9, 2015 | Cosmetic Gum Surgery, Gingivitis, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Tooth Decay (Cavities)
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is dangerous for your oral health as well as your overall health. While many people are aware of the dangers of gum disease, not many know of how threatening it is to your oral health. The most common forms of gum...
Jan 1, 2011 | Periodontal Risk Factors
Tongue Piercings could cost thousands of dollars in orthodontic repairs Release Date: August 2, 2010 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark this one down as a parental nightmare. First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts...
