Periodontics

How a Dental Cleaning Can Ward Off Gum Disease

Oct 24, 20181429 Views

Gum disease is one of the most common problems a dentist encounters. Nearly every adult will experience it at some point in their life. The good news is there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of being affected by it and to help lessen any damage or resulting problems that can be […]

What is Gingivitis?

Mar 16, 2018769 Views

You may be familiar with the term “gingivitis,” but may not realize until it’s too late that you have very little to no in-depth knowledge of it.  Gingivitis is the swelling and inflammation of the gum tissue (also known as the gingiva) around our teeth. Gingivitis often precedes periodontal (gum) disease, and is actually considered […]

Wake Up With Teeth Pain? Night Guards May Be The Solution

Jan 16, 2018759 Views

If your tooth hurts when you wake up, it is time to try a night guard. Give a night guard a chance and you will likely wake up with less oral pain or no pain at all. If you are hesitant to place a night guard in your mouth while resting, don’t fret!  This oral […]

How to Prevent and Treat Gum Disease

Dec 16, 2017786 Views

Infections around the tissues that support your teeth are known as gum disease or periodontal disease. They are one of the top causes of tooth loss as people get older. It is caused by the sticky bacterial film that forms in your mouth known as plaque. There are many people walking around with gum disease […]

If You Smoke, You May Need a Gum Treatment in our Dental Office

Jul 15, 2017741 Views

If you are a smoker, you may need quality gum treatment in our Houston dental office. Contrary to popular belief, smokers are more susceptible to a variety of dental complications than nonsmokers. The toxins that enter your mouth touch your gums and teeth during smoking, making your tissue more susceptible to long-term damage. Since nicotine […]

By Providing Periodontics in Houston, We Can Improve Your Gum Health

Dec 2, 2016719 Views

When you need a dentist who specializes in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, you should visit us for periodontics in Houston. We have the extra education and experience necessary to perform the most up to date treatments and checkups that will keep your teeth and gums in the best possible health. We can […]