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Why Stopping Gum Disease Should be a Top Dental Care Priority
- posted: Feb. 02, 2022
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 are afflicted with some form of periodontal (gum) disease—and one in five could Read More
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
- posted: Aug. 26, 2021
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read More
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
- posted: Jul. 17, 2021
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read More
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
- posted: Apr. 28, 2021
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read More
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- posted: May 03, 2020
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read More
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- posted: Oct. 06, 2019
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read More
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- posted: Mar. 20, 2019
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read More
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- posted: Dec. 10, 2018
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read More
Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
- posted: Sep. 21, 2018
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults Read More
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- posted: Aug. 02, 2018
It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep Read More
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
- posted: Dec. 07, 2017
The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read More
Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
- posted: Aug. 31, 2017
Teeth-replacing dental implants not only look life-like, they’re made to last. For one thing, the metals and dental materials used in them are impervious to bacterial infection. But that doesn’t Read More
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
- posted: Jun. 09, 2017
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read More
All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
- posted: Mar. 18, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read More
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- posted: Jan. 02, 2017
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read More
5 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease
- posted: Oct. 07, 2015
Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection caused by plaque, is one of the most prevalent and destructive dental conditions. Left untreated it can eventually lead to tooth and bone Read More
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Michael J Morris, DDS
Spring, TX 77379
