Periodontal disease is inflammation or infection of the gums. It is a treatable condition, at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. If left untreated, it can cause…
Gum Disease
The Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. At the Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in American adults, so diagnosing and treating it is important. Symptoms of Gum Disease…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. Those statistics come from…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease
This message from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria looks at gum disease. The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an important job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar…
Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontal disease (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry in Alexandria VA, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it impacts your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Alexandria residents with diabetes as…
Diabetes and Gum Disease in Alexandria
At Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it influences your complete physical health and general well-being. This post looks at the connection between diabetes and gum disease. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates…
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait! Pain Free Dentistry in Mt. Vernon
People who wait to have a sore tooth checked usually end up saying “I wish I had come sooner!” This is especially true with patients of the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Mt. Vernon VA, where we practice pain free dentistry. No matter its cause, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Gum Disease
This is an essential question occasionally asked by patients at Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly – not leave them alone. It is impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental…
Swollen Gums?
Categories: Gum Disease
If you are a worried Alexandria resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40.1 Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry…
