When you receive a routine dental cleaning from your dentist, you typically have your gum line cleaned, too, to remove plaque from your smile. This is done to reduce your risk of gum disease, in which the gum tissues become inflamed due to a buildup of tartar and bacterial plaque. If you already have gum disease, we may recommend a... read more »

Your teeth, gums, tongue play an important role in helping you break down the food you eat. A healthy mouth is also essential for effective communication. If you suffer from cavities, gum disease, or other oral health conditions, those conditions can have profound negative effects on your quality of life. Untreated oral health problems can also cause significant discomfort and... read more »

As you age, your teeth will begin to grow into their lasting positions. As a teen, the last set of teeth you will ever have, the wisdom teeth, will grow in. With your final teeth erupting above your gum line, there are a host of other problems that come with it that can leave you stressed and anxious about your... read more »