Gum recession can be painful, unsightly, and scary. Those little pockets and gaps that form between the teeth and gums are an ideal place for bacteria to hide out — leading to more decay, infection, and your gums receding even further. The ...
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Many adults in the U.S. currently have some form of gum disease . Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to more serious cases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth ...
Read MoreWe see this problem almost every week. Someone comes into our Edgewood, Ky., dental office office with a mouth that has been ravaged by gum disease. They are in pain and perhaps missing a few teeth because of the problem. They are shocked to learn ...
Read MoreThere is a major epidemic going on in America right now. It affects about half the population. You may be at risk of this and not even know it. It’s gum disease, the silent disease that can lead to tooth loss and poor overall health. At our ...
Read MoreDr. McMahon here. Today I want to give my Edgewood dental patients a special message about something that will greatly affect your oral and overall health: smoking. Now, you probably know that smoking is linked to problems like lung cancer and ...
Read MoreWhen most people hear the word tooth extractions, they tend to tune out or shudder with fear. We certainly understand. No one wants to hear about tooth extractions, but in some cases, an extraction is the only way to keep your mouth healthy. Our ...
Read MoreWelcome back to another blog by Edgewood Dental Care. We want you to know as much as you can about gum disease … including certain statistics and risk factors! We hope this information will help you to avoid developing gum disease and stay ...
Read MoreWelcome back to the ongoing blog of Edgewood Dental Care! If you are a regular reader of our blog, you probably know all of the health risks associated with gum disease. But have you considered your own risk for developing it? Take our short quiz to ...
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Read MoreWhat do you know about gum disease? Do you understand what causes it, or how many people develop it? How about the risk factors that face long-time sufferers? it’s tragic that such a common problem is so misunderstood – it costs a lot of people ...
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