Professional Dental Cleanings May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned (tooth scaling) by a dentist or dental hygienist had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and […]
What are implant-supported dental bridges?
Dental bridges are a fixed solution to missing teeth. A dental bridge will literally ‘bridge the gap’ created by one or more missing teeth, and restore the natural appearance of your smile. A dental bridge is a permanent prosthetic appliance that consists of two or more dental crowns (artificial teeth) connected to each other to […]
WHY MY GUMS ARE BLEEDING?
Gum disease is a common problem in the United States, affecting approximately 42.2% of adults over 30 years old. Keeping your gums healthy is important because they help keep bacteria and food particles out of the spaces between teeth and below the gum line. When bacteria and food particles are allowed to build up, they […]