Many adults in the United States suffer from some degree of periodontal disease. Nevertheless, with the right care, your gums can stay healthy and disease-free.
Here is a bit of information about periodontal disease and how you can protect yourself from it.
How Does Periodontal Disease Occur?
Periodontal disease, which is commonly known as gum disease, occurs as the gums become increasingly inflamed. The inflammation is caused by bacterial acids. The harmful bacteria in the mouth release the acids as waste products when they digest simple sugars in the mouth.…
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Some people rather like the look of traditional braces. However, maybe you’re not so enchanted with the way that traditional braces look, so you were rather happy when your orthodontist told you that lingual braces were your best bet. Lingual braces work in much the same way as traditional (or buccal) braces. However, they’re attached to the rear of your dental arch, making them difficult to spot. You get the advantages of braces without anyone knowing about it.…
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Missing teeth can make it difficult for someone to enjoy their favorite foods. You might have thought your dentures would have solved this problem, and perhaps they did—just not as much as hoped. In terms of the functionality of dentures, it can be difficult to enjoy certain foods, and this is about more than your ability to chew. But how can dentures sometimes cause issues with eating, and what can you do about it?…
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