by Cameron Shearin | Oct 18, 2019
If you have diabetes, the unfortunate fact is that you are more prone to gum disease. Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is an infection that affects your gums. The infection targets the bone and soft tissue that supports your teeth. A membrane made of bacterial...
by Cameron Shearin | Apr 2, 2019
We all know we need to take good care of our oral health and pearly whites. Gum disease can be dangerous, and now studies suggest that there might be a connection between gum disease and some cancers. Results indicated that those who suffered from gum disease were 14...
by Cameron Shearin | Jul 31, 2018
Have you noticed a little blood in your sink after you brush your teeth? This blood can be one of the first signs that you have gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). During this first stage of gum disease, only your...
by Cameron Shearin | Feb 13, 2018
Like many people in Hendricks County, you probably brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day, but do you brush your tongue, too? Tongue cleaning involves using a toothbrush or a tongue scrapper to clean the upper surface of your tongue. In addition to fighting...
by Cameron Shearin | Jan 30, 2018
Most Hendricks Country folks know they need to take care of their teeth for a strong, healthy smile. But did you know that poor oral health and heart disease are linked together? Doctors have found two specific links between oral health and heart disease. Recent...