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What Is Periodontal Disease?

What Causes Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in dental plaque, the sticky substance that forms on your teeth a couple of hours after you have brushed. Interestingly, it is your body’s response to the bacterial infection that causes...

How to treat a loose tooth in adults…..

Gum disease Poor dental hygiene may cause a loose tooth. Also known as periodontitis, this disease involves inflammation and infection of the gums. It is usually caused by poor dental hygiene habits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report...

Implant Complications and how to treat them.

  Dental implants are by far the best method of replacing teeth in the long term when one considers benefits, function and long term success. Studies show that traditional crowns and bridges have a 15-20% failure rate within ten years, yet implants have less than...