Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child's overall health. This is why your child's doctor will talk with you about good den​tal habits even before your child's first tooth appears.   Once your child has a tooth, your doctor may recommend that your child receive fluoride varnish treatments in the pediat ...Read More

You can boil water or make a hard-boiled egg. You can even prepare a traditional poached dish. All of these are good in their own way. But a gum boil is something you definitely don’t want to experience. These bumps, which resemble facial pimples, can lead to more serious problems if left untreated. Learn about the types, causes, and sympt ...Read More

When you think of gum disease, you may picture a single condition with a specific set of symptoms. However, gum disease encompasses a range of different conditions that affect the tissue around your teeth. Both young and old people can be affected. If you suspect you have gum disease, it's important to understand its stages.   ...Read More

Dental scaling is a type of cleaning that will take place below the gum line. It is a very common type of deep cleaning for protecting tooth enamel beneath the gums and gum tissue from periodontal (gum) disease. With healthy teeth and gums, you are much less likely to experience tooth loss and other effects of poor or insufficient oral care. ...Read More