Gum Disease
What Is Periodontal Therapy? A Guide to Treating Gum Disease and Protecting Your Smile
Have you ever noticed that your gums bleed when you brush them? Does your mouth ever feel uncomfortable? When you smile, are those gums bright red instead of a healthy pink hue? If you raised your hand and said yes to any of these questions, you may have gum disease. And when left untreated, gum…
CONTINUE READING BLOG Are Your Gums Red and Bleeding? Signs Your Gum Disease Is Getting Out of Control
Gum disease is a serious oral health condition with potential long-term consequences. What starts as bad breath and sore gums can become gum recession and loose teeth if you don’t seek the treatment you need. Here are some signs you shouldn’t ignore and what you can do to safeguard your oral health. Common signs of…
CONTINUE READING BLOG The Benefits of Perio Therapy: Protecting Your Gums and Your Smile
Gum health is an integral part of your overall wellness. Not only does it impact your oral health in general, but it is also linked to a variety of other conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Periodontal (perio) therapy provides a variety of effective treatment options to handle gum disease at different stages. Through…
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Nutrition affects everything… Everything is connected. “No kidding. We know that already!” Yeah, yeah, I hear you. But, this connection goes a bit further than you might think. Not only is the leg bone connected to the hip bone, but everything you ingest affects the rest of your body—including your teeth. But never fear; there…
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The National Library of Medicine states that 47.2% of all adults in the United States have some form of gum disease. The chances of developing gum issues increase with age, and periodontal disease can affect not just your oral health but your overall health as well. Gum disease is common, but is it inevitable? No,…
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When you plan a trip to the dentist or think about scheduling one, you probably think about your teeth and worry about whether you have any cavities. But, did you know that oral health is about more than just your teeth? Your gums play a significant role in your oral health. And unhealthy gums can…
CONTINUE READING BLOG Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Gingivitis
Gum disease begins with gingivitis. If this condition is not addressed in a timely manner, it can progress and damage your oral health, leading to infection, mobility, and even tooth loss. At our Corpus Christi, TX practice, Drs. Robertson and Orchard offer periodontal treatment to reduce infection and prevent complications. Here, we discuss the first [...]
CONTINUE READING BLOG What Causes Poor Gum Health?
To have the healthiest smile possible, it's important to have healthy gums. That can be a challenge for a variety of reasons. Thankfully our Corpus Christi dental practice offers the latest restorative dentistry treatments that help address periodontal disease and gum recession. Of course, prevention is always the best policy. With that in mind, let's [...]
CONTINUE READING BLOG Preventing Tooth Loss from Gum Disease
The mouth is a warm, moist environment that makes it a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. While the presence of bacteria alone is not a sign of an unhealthy mouth, patients do need to be cautious. By practicing good oral hygiene habits, and scheduling routine general dentistry treatments that will keep the teeth clean, patients [...]
CONTINUE READING BLOG Gum Recession Causes and Treatments
Gum recession is a serious dental condition that can increase a patient’s risk of tooth decay, cause sensitivity, and affect the appearance of the smile. If you have a receding gum line, Dr. Charles A. Robertson and Dr. Nicholas Perry Orchard invite you to schedule a general dentistry appointment to undergo a gum recession evaluation [...]
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