You may be wondering why now and again your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your overall …
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help …
If you are considering piercing your lip or tongue, this post from Jurich Dental Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in San Antonio and Shavano Park CA is for you. Please consider the following potential side effects: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Jurich Dental Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid …
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. It is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it is treatable at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. Yet the condition is so widespread in the …
There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate when those with braces develop tooth decay while simultaneously trying to improve their smile with braces. A classic example of one step forward and two steps back. The brackets and wires on traditional metal …
There are many simple things we all can do do improve our dental health and hygiene. One is to see William J. Stewart DDS in San Antonio for a cleaning and checkup every six months. Another thing involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the …
1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Tender gums 3. Which of …
