Dental Exam Anxiety: Tips for Overcoming Fear of the Dentist
We’ve all been there: sitting in the waiting room, flipping through magazines, your heart pounding in a frantic rhythm against your ribs.
We’ve all been there: sitting in the waiting room, flipping through magazines, your heart pounding in a frantic rhythm against your ribs.
Imagine taking a sip of ice-cold water, only to be met with a jolt of pain radiating through your teeth.
We get it — going to the dentist is rarely exciting.
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have some level of gum disease.
Gum disease, termed gingivitis in its early stage and periodontitis in its more serious stage, is an infection of the gums.
When brushing and flossing, many people tend to think that the health of their teeth equals their oral health.
When gum disease gets serious, so do the treatments.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a progressive bacterial infection that causes inflammation and destruction of the gum tissue.