Advanced gum disease currently affects more than 47% of adults over the age of 30. It is important to be aware of the risk factors of gum disease in your life. Gum disease is also called periodontal disease; it is primarily caused by a buildup of plaque on teeth. Plaque is comprised of living bacteria, which combine into a... read more »
With the dawn of a new year, we encourage you to become familiar with the benefits of effective oral health care habits every day, such as brushing your teeth morning and night and flossing every day. Insufficient oral hygiene can lead to plaque buildup on your teeth, increasing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Instead of allowing tooth... read more »
If you’ve ever read about gum disease, you probably realize that its effects can be major: lost pearly whites, infected gums and injured bones. So that must mean that the disease is really not common, right? Most people still have their pearly whites, don’t they? Actually, the truth may surprise you. Keep reading to find out more. Despite what you... read more »
In many cases, oral cavities and gum disease go together. But despite what you may think, that doesn’t always have to be the case. Occasionally patients can have periodontal disease without any cavities, so don’t believe that you’re home free just because you don’t have any cavities. Read on to find out why cavities and periodontal disease don’t always go... read more »
Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement option if you need to restore a damaged or missing tooth. Our team may recommend dental implants because they offer a permanent and stable solution to your mouth’s cosmetic and functional needs. This will depend on how well they will function with your mouth and lifestyle as well. Dental implants, once placed, look... read more »
With suitable care, gum disease can be prevented. Unfortunately, our diets and lifestyles don't usually lead to a gum-disease-free mouth, so we need to take precautions and be additionally mindful of periodontal disease and its effects. Here's a rundown on periodontal disease for you. Whenever you visit our office, we’ll check your mouth to see if you have gum disease.... read more »
Replacing missing teeth is important. If you have gaps in your grin, you run the danger of letting plaque build-up in those spaces in your smile. Those spaces allow your remaining teeth to move out of their proper alignment. That can lead to those teeth striking each other at the wrong angles, which can damage your teeth. A full set... read more »
Gum disease is an infection that attacks the gums and structures that surround and support the teeth. In the early stages, gum disease manifests with gums that bleed easily, especially when you brush and floss. This infection is caused by the bacteria from plaque, but there are certain factors that can increase your risk for gum disease, including: - Stress... read more »
Here at Mountain Perio, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »