A habit of poor oral hygiene often leads to dangerous amounts of tartar on your gum line, which is a common cause of gum disease. This periodontal infection needs to be treated early on to reduce inflammation before it causes your gums to recede from the teeth and create harmful oral health conditions including tooth loss. If advanced gum disease... read more »
If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »
What can you do to avoid periodontal disease and the increased risks to your health? Here are some answers for you: Step 1. At-home Care This part is simple and easy to follow. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice each day for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush. It is optimal to brush your teeth after eating... read more »
While everyone is vulnerable to gum disease–men, women, and children–research has shown that men tend to have a higher risk of gum disease. Why? Perhaps because they are not seeing a dentist regularly or are not as consistent with good oral hygiene habits. Let’s take a closer look at periodontitis in men, women, and children. Children: As children enter puberty,... read more »
There are a lot of reasons why you’d want to wear a night guard. They’re used a lot more often than you’d think, too, with quite a few adults utilizing them on a nightly basis. Even so, a lot of adults who could use them don’t ever end up getting a night guard. We want to help make this clear... read more »
Dental implants give you the opportunity to enjoy advanced tooth replacement, as it is the only treatment method that applies the artificial teeth directly in the bone structure of the jaw where the missing teeth have been lost. Dr. Michael H. Connor and our team are pleased to offer dental implants to offer a significant improvement to patient oral health... read more »
Because gum disease is such a debilitating disease to your oral health, effective treatments will need to be employed to help save the integrity of your mouth. If gum disease is left untreated, it can destabilize your gums and lead to tooth loss. Along with spotting several signs and symptoms of gum disease, you can go even farther back and... read more »
Periodontics is a field of dentistry designed to care for your gums. Several options are available to make sure the tissues in your mouth are well taken care of. One of the biggest risks that can arise with your gums is known as gum disease. Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, often exists in numerous forms and many... read more »
For a patient who has lost one or more permanent teeth, dental implants may be the solution. Dental implants are a popular tooth restoration option because they are permanent and aesthetically appeasing. A dental implant is made up of a dental implant post, a dental restoration and an abutment. What Should I Expect? First, the dental implant post is surgically... read more »
Our dentist and team understand that taking care of your mouth is integral in caring for your body. Did you know that there is a connection between your oral health and the health of your heart? Some cardiovascular diseases can affect your dental health, and vice versa. The Connection Between Your Heart & Oral Health Studies have found that periodontal... read more »