Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults, but it can be prevented with a proper oral hygiene routine. If you are currently experiencing symptoms of gingivitis or a more advanced stage of the infection, our team is here to help. In today’s blog, Dr. Stewart’s team in Livonia, MI, is… Read more »
Choosing to ignore swollen gums could mean big trouble for your oral and systemic health. Gingival inflammation can indicate the presence of gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease. At our dental office in Livonia, MI, we monitor subtle changes in your gum tissues to keep you at your best. In this blog, we discuss the… Read more »
If you struggle with your gums, you should know that you are not alone in this situation. Almost half of adults in the United States have some severity of periodontal disease, so if you have noticed a change in your gumline, buck the statistics with helpful treatment from a trusted oral health provider. There are… Read more »
Did you know that gum disease is often identified as the leading cause of tooth loss? You might not think about your gums, but your periodontal tissue provides significant protection for your teeth. If you have begun to notice a change in your gumline, take the opportunity to speak with your dental provider about the… Read more »
Periodontal disease, or the infection and inflammation of the gum tissue, is an incredibly common occurrence in The United States. Approximately 42% of American adults over the age of thirty suffer from this condition, and that number is growing through barriers to access to care, coupled with increases in our ability to diganose. It has… Read more »
Gum recession is incredibly common in the United States, but still it seems to be something that we are all somewhat ashamed of admitting. People will go to incredible lengths to hide their periodontal disease, yet for some reason,they are hesitant to seek help from a trained healthcare professional. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist writes… Read more »
When you decide to have a child, you understand that the body goes through some pretty significant changes during pregnancy. With this unfortunately comes a significant increase in the risk of periodontal disease. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist writes about how you can best protect your smile during this time.
It’s a question that can become increasingly confusing and hard to answer, when you’re at home and your gums feel not-so-great: Are my gums just irritated, you wonder to yourself? Or, are your gums possibly dealing with a problem that’s in need of our Livonia, MI team’s attention and care (such as gum disease)? What… Read more »
Gum disease is serious business! While you know this, you may not know what to do about keeping it from happening or about treating it when early signs develop. While it can seem like a complex topic at first, when you learn from our Livonia, MI team that it’s actually easy to keep your gum… Read more »
You are well aware that one of the main goals with your dental care is to keep your gums healthy. However, when it comes to issues like gingivitis and more advanced gum disease, you may not feel very informed in regard to how you will know it’s happening. Will it simply hurt? Is there some… Read more »