Blog - Periodontics (Gums)

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.

The Connection Culprit – Common Bacterium

Scientists long suspected that the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, an ...

Having bad breath can be off putting in both professional and social settings. The scary part is that you are likely unable to smell your own bad breath. At Mark C. Gladnick, DDS, we will be honest with you about any signs of bad breath and provide solutions to improve your oral health.

If you need a dentist in the Wilmington, ...

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. 

What Happens in a Gum Disease Examination?

During routine dental examinations, we have often suspected blood sugar ...

Do your teeth feel sensitive to hot and cold, especially at the gumline? Do you notice an inordinate amount of darkened tooth exposure at the gumline?  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 is exposed, ...