Your smile is one of the first things people notice, but its health goes much deeper than just bright, white teeth. The foundation of a lasting smile is healthy gums. When your gums aren’t healthy, it can affect your entire mouth and even your overall well-being. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, our team is dedicated …
Gum health plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy mouth and overall wellness. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common condition that affects nearly half of adults over 30 in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead to significant oral health problems, including tooth loss and even an increased …
When it comes to maintaining oral health, many people focus primarily on their teeth. However, the significance of gum care should never be overlooked. Healthy gums play a crucial role in overall oral well-being and are essential for preserving the stability and longevity of your teeth. Let’s look at a few reasons why it’s important …
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s consider why this is critical. Brushing and flossing are the best ways to prevent decay. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we want to instill good oral health habits in our patients. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits …
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are committed to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause dilemmas. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we can …
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Dental Designs of Owensboro. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your teeth in …
This message from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans. And yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. …
In this message from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we remind you of the link between your dental health and your overall health. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for years that there is a connection between gum disease and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and …
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