Bad breath. Sore, tender gums. Receding gums. Bleeding gums. These are all signs of periodontal disease, and that makes them particular points of interest for our staff at Dental Implants and Periodontology Of Arizona. We want to do everything that we can to help you alleviate the symptoms of gum disease. We want to remove … Continue reading Make Gum Disease Treatment Easier For Yourself
It’s been a year or two … or longer … since you last visited the dentist. That’s OK. We aren’t judging anyone. But we do want to help you now. It’s possible (even likely) that you have some form of gum disease. This isn’t a personal criticism. It’s based on statistics. According to the Centers … Continue reading A Deep Cleaning Could Protect Your Smile
Gum disease is the cause of more lost teeth than anything else in the United States. That means untreated gum disease can mess up your smile and interfere with your ability to eat. Please keep that in mind when you are brushing your teeth this evening, and remember to floss between your teeth, too. We … Continue reading The Right Way To Recover From Gum Recession
We’ve all done it at one time or another. You have breathed into your hand to try to smell your own breath. Whether you were getting ready for a date or a business meeting, you didn’t want to show up with foul-smelling breath. You already may know some the reasons that you could have bad … Continue reading Could You Use Help With Your Bad Breath?
As you can tell from our name, we place a lot of emphasis on treating gum disease and replacing missing teeth in our practice. Nevertheless, we would much rather help our patients prevent those problems, which is why we offer professional dental cleanings and examinations as well. We recommend a cleaning every few months to … Continue reading Practice Prevention Of Periodontal Problems
Dental care can cause feelings of anxiety and even fear in many patients. Needles, in particular, can be a source of fear for many patients. Nevertheless, we want to work with you to provide the dental care that you need to keep your mouth healthy and strong. This is true whether you are receiving basic … Continue reading Do You Feel Comfortable During Dental Care?
When you hear the word “receding,” what comes to mind? The first thing many of us will think of is a receding hairline. As someone goes bald, his hairline creeps further away from his forehead. In dentistry, we often think of receding gums, which is usually a symptom of another oral health problem. Today, we … Continue reading Do You Know Why Your Gums Are Receding?
Dentistry, like any medical field, is filled with technical words. For dentists and hygienists, the meanings of these words are clear due to their training and day-to-day usage. For patients, however, dental terms can sometimes be confusing, which may make it unclear what procedure your dentist is recommending. One of those terms you may hear … Continue reading What Is Perioscopy? | Phoenix, AZ
