Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a serious oral health condition that takes good oral hygiene and routine dental care to prevent. Once the early signs of periodontal disease appear, dental deep cleaning can provide a straightforward and effective intervention What causes periodontal disease? Gum disease is caused by the buildup of bacteria in…

Try as you might to protect your oral health and maintain a beautiful smile, sometimes there’s not much you can do to avoid tooth damage or even tooth loss.  Good oral hygiene and annual or bi-annual dental checkups and cleanings can go a long way to protecting your teeth. However, factors like genetics, age, and…

What is scaling and root planing and why would I need to have it done? One such certainty is the necessity of maintenance. Without care and maintenance, many of the things we value will deteriorate, decay or fall into ruin. Our homes, for instance, require all sorts of repairs, as well as regular cleaning to…

Is bad breath always related to what I’ve eaten or can it be the result of a health issue like periodontal disease? The social isolation brought on by the COVID pandemic has been extremely difficult in so many ways. For a lot of people, though, it has also been surprising. Socially interacting with people every…

In Great Neck, Briarwood, and across the globe, gum issues are common in adults and children alike. Left untreated, gum disease and gingivitis can cause more extreme problems in your mouth and even in other parts of your body. That’s just one more reason why it is important to keep on top of your oral…