Gum disease is very prevalent in the United States. For a while, it was believed that the biggest concern regarding periodontal infections was losing a permanent tooth. This is still a valid concern that might reach fruition without good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. However, there are more reasons than tooth loss to worry… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease
How Much do you Know about Dental Cleanings?
If you are in the groove with six month dental cleanings, you probably already have your next one on your calendar. If you are off schedule for some reason, don’t fret. It’s never too late to get back on track. Still, Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, would like you to make note of the importance… Read more »
American Heart Association Questions Gum and Heart Disease Link
Periodontal disease as a potential precursor or link to heart disease has been a topic of study for about 100 years. Most general physicians and dentists have validated an oral-systemic connection. This essentially means that germs can travel into your body through your mouth, causing more serious health conditions than just cavities or gum disease…. Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Goes Deeper with Dental Cleanings
Most people are great about their daily hygiene. You are likely to take a daily shower or bath, wash your face before bed, brush or comb your hair. Many people don’t brush and floss the recommended twice-a-day, but their dental hygiene is still certainly a part of daily life. Regular dental cleanings are an essential… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist on Being Proactive in Fighting Oral HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common disease that you may have heard of. If you have been diagnosed with HPV, you are among at least 20 million other Americans. Every year, another 6 million new cases are discovered. Women are generally tested for the HPV virus during their annual well-woman exams/pap smears. Unfortunately, the… Read more »
Sheridan, WY Dentist Explains Gum Disease
Imagine a beautiful picture without a frame. Would it look nearly as nice? And how could you hang it on your wall. Some things are enhanced by frames. You may not realize it, but your teeth are on that list. If your smile wasn’t framed by that symmetrical pink gum tissue, what would it look… Read more »
Sheridan Dentists—The Dangerous Gum Disease Molecule
The beginnings of most dental diseases, including destructive gum disease, can often be traced to the excessive buildup of dental plaque, which contains myriad kinds of oral bacteria that can prove harmful to your teeth and oral tissues. By understanding these microorganisms and the processes that make them dangerous, you can better prepare yourself to… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Explains How Gum Disease Leads to Tooth Loss
If asked, many people might answer that tooth decay is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. It would be a logical assumption, considering over 90% of adults in America have been affected by cavities in at least one of their permanent teeth. However, they’d be wrong—more adults lose their teeth to aggressive gum disease… Read more »
Sheridan Family Dentist Explains the Stages of Gum Disease
If you believe that most people maintain an adequate level of dental hygiene, you should know that approximately 80% of adults in America have gum disease to some extent. In all fairness, this isn’t an accurate gauge of day-to-day dental hygiene. Once gum disease progresses past its initial phase, it becomes incurable, although it is… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Explains How Gums Age
As we grow older, our bodies become more susceptible to illness. Arthritis, heart-related issues, and dementia, among many others, seem to become more common among the older population than among their younger counterparts. Numerous studies have shown that oral health is no exception, and gum disease also seems more prevalent amid older generations. Dedicated Sheridan… Read more »