Month: April 2024

Reshape your smile. For some people, when they smile they see an excess of gum tissue, which can leave them feeling self-conscious. A gummy smile, a cosmetic dental condition affecting 10.5% to 29% of young adults, is where a significant portion of the gums is visible when a person smiles, often overshadowing the teeth and…

What is gum disease? Periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, is a severe infection of the gums that harms the soft tissue surrounding teeth. Left untreated, periodontitis can deteriorate the bone supporting your teeth, potentially resulting in tooth loosening or loss. A recent CDC report related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S. stated:…