October 2017
What Causes Tooth Loss and How Can You Prevent It?
When people think of tooth loss, the first thing that typically springs to mind is cavities. Tooth decay, dental caries (the technical name for cavities), and tooth loss are definitely related. That said, there are around a half dozen primary causes of tooth loss—some of which are more age related and others are more lifestyle […]
Pregnancy and Your Mouth: What You Need to Know to Keep a Healthy Smile
So many pregnant women experience red, swollen, and sometimes bleeding gums during their pregnancies that dentists have a name for it—pregnancy gingivitis. As an early stage of gum disease, gingivitis is characterized by inflammation of the gums that causes redness and potential swelling to occur. With gingivitis you might also experience a moderate level of recession and […]
