Periodontal disease runs in Barbara’s family. She has been coming to Edgewood Dental Care for 18 years, and credits Dr. McMahon with saving her teeth and gums. “I like everything about this place. . . . and I can honestly say, I am one who ...
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Welcome 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 MoreGum disease can affect anyone, and odds are it is going to affect you at some point in your life. According to the American Dental Hygienists Association, 80 percent of Americans have gum disease, and most of us don't realize we have it. ...
Read MoreAt Edgewood Dental Care we value each and every one of our patients. We’ve long had a practice philosophy of individual and unique treatment for all the patients we see and that includes taking special care of our diabetic patients. Just like all ...
Read MoreWhen you hear commercials or see ads for any type of dental product, there are a few things you can count on. The product will say that it makes your teeth whiter, and the product will say that it prevents gingivitis. These are two of the most ...
Read MoreGum disease is a national health crisis. According to estimates by the American Academy of Periodontology and the CDC, 50% of Americans over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease: either gingivitis (the first and less serious stage) or ...
Read MoreIn our last post, we discussed how gum disease generally works. Gum disease is chronic inflammation that is caused when the oral bacteria infect your gums, in the form of plaque and dental calculus (tartar). Inflammation stays “on” until the ...
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