gum disease – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:09:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 What Happens to Your Teeth After a Deep Cleaning? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/oral-health/what-happens-to-your-teeth-after-a-deep-cleaning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happens-to-your-teeth-after-a-deep-cleaning Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:09:37 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1696 Dentists suggest that patients have their teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist twice a year to remove plaque that can cause cavities. Deep cleaning also removes plaque, but is a more extensive procedure. It is only recommended only for people experiencing symptoms of gum disease, also known as periodontitis. Gum disease is an infection of...

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]]> 5 Signs That There’s Something Wrong With Your Gums (and You Should See a Dentist) https://dentalhealthsociety.com/oral-health/5-signs-that-theres-something-wrong-with-your-gums-and-you-should-see-a-dentist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-signs-that-theres-something-wrong-with-your-gums-and-you-should-see-a-dentist Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:59:36 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1552 Nearly half of adults age 30 and over have gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Problems with gums may include seeing blood when brushing or flossing teeth. Puffy or dark red gums may also signal the beginnings of gum disease in adults. Gum disease starts with a buildup of...

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]]> Why Get a Dental Bridge? What They Are For, and How They Help https://dentalhealthsociety.com/implants/why-get-a-dental-bridge-what-they-are-for-and-how-they-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-get-a-dental-bridge-what-they-are-for-and-how-they-help Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:16:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1034 There is one primary factor to consider when asking why get a dental bridge: Missing teeth. Shockingly, a study estimates that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and about 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. So what are dental bridges for? A dentist essentially bridges the gap where one...

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