An astonishing 64.7 million American adults have some form of gum disease, according to a 2012 research study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010. That is nearly half of all American adults (47.2%), meaning one out of every two American adults suffer from

Receding gums, also known as gingival recession, are a prevalent problem, especially in older individuals. In fact, a study found that 88% of people over 65 have gum recession in at least one tooth. The traditional method for treating gingival recession is soft-tissue grafting, but many patients are afraid of

Dental implants are one of the most popular dental procedures, but few understand what goes into a dental implant procedure. Before any dental procedure, it is important to understand exactly what is being done to your teeth and mouth, so let’s break down exactly what a dental implant procedure entails.

A smile says a lot about yourself. It can reveal your innermost emotions with a simple flick of the facial muscles, or be used to attract members of the opposite sex. This power that the smile has can lead to lingering insecurities if someone feels their smile is not up

One thing in this constantly fractured world all people have in common is the need to take care of our teeth. No matter where you live or what language you speak, as long as you have teeth in your mouth it is necessary to brush and floss them on a