September is National Gum Care Month, so we want to help you see why your gums are so important to good oral health. Gum disease is a serious medical condition that can leave you with a gum infection that can spread to the supportive bone holding your teeth as well as deteriorate precious gum tissue. Untreated gum disease results in... read more »

Many people see a little pink in the sink when they are brushing their teeth or flossing and they tend to pay no attention to it. This can be a mistake. If your gums are bleeding, something may be wrong. Here’s what may be going on: - You don’t floss very often. If you’ve taken a break from flossing, your... read more »

Hardened tartar can form on your teeth near the gumline as a result of an inadequate daily oral hygiene routine. As it starts to build up the bacterial presence in the periodontal tissues can cause the inflammation and potential infection of gum disease. The early form of gum disease, which is known as gingivitis, can often be remediated by a... read more »