Gum disease is a common problem that can start as something small, like swollen or bleeding gums. It often goes unnoticed until it becomes a serious problem. It typically starts with something as simple as swollen, bleeding gums or persistent bad breath. For many, the...
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. This condition not only affects your gums but can also harm the bone and connective tissues that support your teeth. So, how long can you retain your teeth after developing...
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is a serious oral health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive disease that can lead to severe damage to the gums and the bone supporting the teeth if left untreated. This blog will...
How can you help patients who bite their nails? Onychophagia, as we know it, may provide temporary comfort to patients when they feel stressed, nervous, or bored, but the habit does a lot more damage than they know. As their dentists, we need to help them stop biting...
Gum disease has been linked to all sorts of ailments, from heart disease to diabetes. And if you have rheumatoid arthritis, it can certainly be exacerbated by poor gum health. In fact, a recent article at Medline Plus discusses this link further, citing that a...
If you’ve taken a look at Dentistry IQ’s website lately, you may have seen lots of guest blogs by Dr. Richard Nagelberg about periodontal disease. While Nagelberg mainly addresses his colleagues and encourages them to change old habits, much of what he...
