Maybe—but maybe not. One of the problematic things about gum disease is that it often occurs without any symptoms at all. So the only way to know for sure that your gums are healthy is to visit your dentist regularly for examinations and cleanings.
When you come to German Church Road Family Dental in Indianapolis, IN, twice each year, periodontal disease ...
Preventive dental services are essential if you want to achieve optimal oral health. But you get the most benefit from exams and cleanings when you are proactive with your daily oral hygiene.
Unfortunately, many of us tend to get a little lazy with our brushing and flossing, and even believe that if there are no apparent problems, everything must be okay.
The British Dental Journal recently released the results of a study that deals with the way alcohol impacts our oral health. The information indicates that there are many areas where it can compromise your oral health. Bad breath, dental staining, periodontal (gum) disease, and oral cancer can all be related to alcohol consumption.
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Decades ago, health and dental organizations decided that a guideline needed to be established regarding the frequency of dental visits. The result was based on a “best guess” estimate of what would be appropriate for the broadest range of dental patients.
We should start by saying that everyone needs to see the dentist because even if you’re ...
We have all had that moment in a social situation when you sense that your breath may not be quite as pleasant as you think. You discreetly do the blow-in-your-hand-and-smell test, and sure enough, you have dragon breath.
Occasional bad breath, or halitosis, is common and can occur because of the foods we eat, ...
Unless you are flossing daily, your teeth are not as clean as they should be. Brushing twice a day is essential, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that it alone can do the whole job!
We know that you have heard a thousand times, but brushing AND flossing, combined with routine dental visits, are ...
