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Almost no one is born with perfectly straight teeth. People can have a number of different issues, including crooked teeth, overlapping teeth, and bite problems, which can range from minor cosmetic problems to serious structural issues affecting function.  Most, but not all people who need braces get them when they are young. Multicolored metal brackets… Read More

Gum disease is a serious oral health problem for many adults that also impacts overall health. Incredibly common in the U.S., the CDC reports that 70.1% of adults over the age of 65 suffer from this condition. While many people assume that periodontal disease is not that serious and that its impact is limited to… Read More

Many people end up losing some or all of their teeth at some point in their lives, whether due to oral hygiene issues and gum disease, injury, or something else altogether. Not only does this have an impact on their ability to eat and speak, but it can also lower their self-esteem.  That’s the bad… Read More

Gum disease is a serious condition that occurs when bad bacteria infect your gums. If left untreated, this can damage the soft and hard tissues that support the teeth and even progress to tooth loss. Prevention is the most important thing with gum disease, but it can be treated if it does occur. How Do… Read More

Tooth replacement refers to the placement of an artificial tooth in your mouth in an area where you have lost teeth. Loss of teeth can be due to several factors. Periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, is the most common cause of tooth loss. There are other causes like a mechanical injury to the mouth,… Read More

Dental issues arise sometimes without any warning at all. That’s why emergency dentists like John Paul Gallardo, DDS are here to help people during unexpected hours. Such dentists can help patients with a variety of procedures and services for a myriad of conditions. The following is some information on emergency dentists and their care.  What… Read More

Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. White teeth that are evenly aligned without signs of decay or malformation can help you to look your best. While you may think that some people are just born with naturally beautiful teeth, that is true to an extent. However, there is… Read More

In the US, an estimated 64 million Americans have periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease. This common condition is characterized by inflammation in the deeper periodontal structures and the gums.  When left untreated, periodontitis can result in serious symptoms that can eventually lead to tooth loss. But can periodontitis be cured? Here are the… Read More

If you have crooked teeth, then you know all too well how much of an impact it can have on your self-esteem. 7 out of 10 people in America report feeling self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth, often to the point where it impacts their social and professional lives. But as far as crooked… Read More