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When it comes to taking care of your smile, it’s natural to focus on your teeth, right? You want your teeth to look and feel their best so you can make a good impression when you meet others and like what you see when you look in the mirror. But what about your gums?
Your gums do more than just hold ...
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile, but maintaining them requires ongoing care. This is especially true after periodontal treatment for gum disease to treat gum disease. Regular periodontal maintenance is essential to prevent relapse, protect against further gum damage, and ensure long-term oral health.
Periodontal disease can return if not properly managed. Even after ...
Every resilient structure must rest on an equally robust foundation if it wishes for a long life. For your teeth, that foundation is your gums.
The gum tissue’s function is to encircle and provide the support your teeth require. But like any tissue, your gums are susceptible to the build-up of debris and eventually bacteria. During this process, if the infection ...
Did you know that periodontal disease (also called gum disease) is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults? Even more staggering is the fact that nearly half of adults over the age of 30 have gum disease in some form and may not even be aware of it!
So what is gum disease? You can essentially think of it ...
Lately you've noticed blood in the sink when you brush your teeth. Your teeth don't hurt, so you wonder if you should be concerned? Should you contact your dentist in Wilmington, DE? The answer is - Yes! Gums that bleed when you brush can be an early indicator of gum disease, and you should schedule a cleaning and check-up ...
By now, you may have heard about the link between gum disease and other systemic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Recently, the link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal (gum) disease has made headlines as researchers discovered strong links between RA and gum infections.
Scientists long suspected that the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, an ...
Updated on September 25, 2025.
Bad breath, or halitosis, is more than just a minor inconvenience. It can affect a person’s confidence, relationships, career, and overall quality of life. What’s more, bad breath can also be a warning sign of oral health issues that aren’t yet apparent.
What makes things especially tricky is that most people can’t smell their own bad ...
At Drs. Justison and Gladnick, we know keeping your gums healthy can go a long way in helping you maintain healthy teeth. In addition to checking your teeth at your six month dental visits, your Pike Creek DE dentist should also check the health of your gums. Specifically, he/she will look for areas that look red, swollen, and bleed ...
You may think that this does not concern you, because you do not have diabetes. Are you sure? Red puffy gums, progressive bone loss (as indicated on digital x-rays), and gum abrasions or inflammation that does not heal normally are all symptoms of possible diabetes.
During routine dental examinations, we have often suspected blood sugar ...
Do your teeth feel sensitive to hot and cold, especially at the gum line? Do you notice an inordinate amount of darkened tooth exposure at the gum line? If so, you may have advanced gum recession. What does this mean? The short answer is that your gums have started to shrink away. When this happens, more of the tooth structure ...