Brushing, flossing and eating the right types of foods can help your teeth stay strong and healthy through the years.

An infection in the tissue that supports the teeth is called gum disease. Your teeth are supported by your gums (gingiva). Fibers called periodontal ligaments actually anchor the roots of your teeth. There is a V-shaped gap (sulcus) between your teeth and your gums. (...)

All her life, a woman will have times when she must take special care of her health. Puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are the special times of her life. She will have many healthcare needs during these special times, one of them will be protecting her...

Most Americans have some degree of gum disease. In the beginning stages of gum disease, you may notice that you gums bleed when you brush you teeth or floss. The gums may also look swollen or feel tender. (...)

You suspect that you may have gum disease. You have done the responsible thing and made a dentist appointment. The dreaded day has arrived and you wonder what to expect at the visit. Knowing in advance what may happen during this visit may put your mind at ease. (...)

Gum diseases (gingivitis and periodontal disease) are serious infections that anyone can contract. These oral infections are especially serious for the elderly, those with suppressed immune systems and those with chronic systemic diseases. (...)

Becoming pregnant is a wonderful state of being that causes a great deal of changes in the body. There is an old wives tale that when it comes to pregnancy there is, “A tooth for every child. (...)

Scaling and root planing are intensive deep cleaning procedures that work well for those who have periodontal disease but there are instances where the disease has been left to its own devices and have advanced too far for this procedure to do much good. (...)

Unfortunately chronic gingivitis is very commonly found in young children. Gingivitis is the first stage in gum disease and should be taken seriously. It is rare to find the advanced forms of gum disease in children but it does happen. (...)

Teens who have formed good dental hygiene habits in their youth will have an easier time with oral care as teens. Since puberty hits during the teen years it is especially important that teens continue to take good care of their gums, mouth and teeth. (...)

Gum disease can happen to anyone at any age. It is important to protect your health by caring for your mouth, teeth and gums with proper oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist. Each family member will have special oral needs at different times of their lives. (...)

Gum disease is a progressive disease that does not have to take place if you do not let it. Excellent, above average oral hygiene is extremely important to ensure that the millions of bacteria that are living in the mouth are kept in check on a consistent basis. (...)

Humans are not the only ones to suffer from gum disease. Our pets can also be at risk for gum disease. Unfortunately for our pets, many pet owners do not realize that teeth are teeth whether they are in a human's mouth or an animal's mouth. (...)

Periodontists use a variety of means to help patients who suffer from chronic gum disease. However these dental specialists do other types of dental procedures as well. For those who need restorative or cosmetic dental work that is directly related to the gums there...