Why Are My Gums Black?

Why Are My Gums Black?

A healthy smile generally comes with bright pink gums. If your gums are darker in color, it could be a sign of poor oral health. While it’s normal for gum color to vary among different people, particularly dark or black gums are almost never a good sign and could mean gum disease or another serious […]

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What is Gingivitis?

What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is a gum infection resulting from an inflammation and it is often brought upon by poor habits of oral hygiene. It is one of the major causes of tooth loss in adults according to the American Dental Association. Gingivitis Basics Gingivitis begins with the buildup of plaque. Plaque is a soft, thin white biofilm […]

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What Is Periodontitis?

What Is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis is a serious gum infection. It is characterized by an inflammation around the teeth that causes severe damage to the mouth’s soft tissue and bone. When someone has periodontitis, the alveolar bone surrounding the teeth is slowly lost. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to health risks such as tooth loss, strokes or heart […]

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Why Taking Care of Your Gums is Vital

Why Taking Care of Your Gums is Vital

Oral health is more important than most people realize. Fixing broken teeth and filling cavities isn’t the only way to have a healthy mouth. Here’s what taking care of your gums can do for you. For Your Teeth Healthy teeth depend on the healthy gum surrounding them and holding them in place. The soft tissue […]

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What Your Gums Are Trying to Tell You

What Your Gums Are Trying to Tell You

Do you ever notice little red spots when you floss or brush your teeth? Are your gums not in the same position as they were in the years past? There are a few clues to look for that your gums are trying to tell you something.   Bleeding Remember this: No matter what you have […]

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How Do I Treat My Gingivitis?

Finding out you have gingivitis can be a little alarming and could easily catch you off guard.  Since many of the early symptoms are subtle and painless, it’s usually a dental professional that discovers the problem.  Treating this condition is a multi-step process but definitely one that you can handle. Understanding the Diagnosis The first […]

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What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a disease of the bone and ligaments in the mouth.  Far worse than a gum infection like gingivitis, periodontal disease is a chronic condition that permanently destroys the bone that hold your teeth in place. Causes The root cause of periodontal disease is bacteria.  In its soft plaque state, live bacteria damage […]

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What Does it Mean if My Gums Bleed After I Brush?

Let’s say you woke up, ate breakfast, and gave those teeth a good scrubbing session.  As you spit out that minty toothpaste, you notice something pink going down the drain. A quick mouth inspection reveals that a few areas of your mouth are red with blood.  Some people assume that they’ve just brushed too hard […]

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Non-Surgical Treatments For Gum Disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “half of Americans aged 30 or older have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal disease. This equals approximately 64.7 million Americans.” No one wants to hear that they have a disease but treating this condition quickly can save your teeth and overall health.  Fortunately, […]

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Signs vs. Symptoms: Detecting Tooth and Gum Problems

When any of us at Daxon Dentistry describe a damaged tooth to a patient, the typical response tends to be, “Well, nothing is bothering me.”  Many dental problems will go symptom-free for quite a while, so we aren’t offended when we hear those words.  Instead, we want our patients to fully understand that our job […]

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