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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

In several Middle Eastern and European cultures, dreams of having loose teeth are considered a sign of bad things to come. Fortunately, superstitions are just cultural traditions that people carry with them from generation to generation and nothing more. In the West, we generally think that dreaming of loose teeth means impending stress about some… Read More

What is laser dentistry? Very simply, it is an area of dentistry that involves the use of lasers during any number of cosmetic, plastic, and corrective surgeries and procedures. Laser dentistry can address a range of minor and major oral health issues, including those related to gum disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hypersensitivity, tooth decay, nerve… Read More

Have you ever been eating or drinking something and experienced immense pain? Do you feel sensitivity when you consume hot or cold items? Chances are, you have a cracked tooth.  Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, experiences wear, and tear. Its high mineral content makes it the strongest tissue in the body. Over time,… Read More