If you’ve noticed your gums are tender to the touch, more red than pink in color, and you see blood when you brush or floss your teeth, you likely have gingivitis - a mild form of periodontal (gum) disease. In its early stages, gum disease can be reversed. However, if...
Gum disease, otherwise known as periodontal disease, affects a shocking 42.7% of the U.S. adult population over 301. Despite how common this condition is, severe gum disease left untreated poses a serious risk for contributing to or worsening a variety of health...
It’s often said that we don’t appreciate what we have until it’s gone. That adage certainly applies to our natural teeth. We tend to take them for granted, and then suddenly, we’re confronted with the reality of a missing tooth. Thankfully tooth replacement Rochester...
Almost half of adults over the age of thirty have a form of gum disease. [1] This oral disease, when left untreated, threatens the aesthetics and function of one’s natural teeth. In recent years, scientific studies have been mounting, which shows an association...
When it comes to tooth surgery, Rochester residents ask our team a lot of questions. It is natural to be curious or apprehensive when a medical professional recommends surgery of any kind. Understanding the reasons behind necessary tooth surgery can help ease your...
Gum Recession Surgery in Rochester: What Causes Gum Recession and How Will I Know if I Need Surgery? Gum recession happens when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth begins to creep away from the crown of the tooth. That exposes the root tooth. If gum recession...
Is there a Link Between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer? Affecting an estimated 50,000 Americans per year,[1] pancreatic cancer is believed to have a direct connection with the diagnosis of gum disease (yet another reason to see your periodontist regularly). What...
At first thought, it may not seem like the well-being of your heart has anything to do with the current status of your oral health. But ongoing studies have begun to show that they could very well be related after all. [1] The understanding of the connection between...
Tooth loss has been a rising epidemic across our country and is only continuing to grow. Did you know a steep 120 million Americans are currently missing at least one tooth, and 36 million don’t have any pearly whites at all? [1] Thankfully there are incredible...
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