A major cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease. It is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth and the underlying jawbone. If left untreated gum disease, also known as periodontal disease and periodontitis, can result in loose, unstable teeth, and even tooth loss. Here are some of the…
If you avoid hot or cold drinks because your teeth will hurt, it may be time to talk to your dentist about the possibility that you may have sensitive teeth. The pain is often sudden and sharp, but temporary. Teeth sensitivity is a common dental problem suffered by millions of adults when the dentin or…
With 47 percent of adults over the age of 30 having some form of periodontal disease, and a whopping 70 percent of adults over 65 showing signs of the disease, the Center for Disease Control calls periodontal disease the “biggest threat to dental health.” So, what is it? And how can you prevent it? What…
Your heart might be keeping a secret… Could it be that your gums are silently suffering, and your heart is secretly feeling the effects? Or are you staying on top of the threat of gum disease with frequent visits to your dentist, great habits, or a treatment plan for improving gum health? The gum – heart disease…
At New Town Dentistry, we preach it: ‘FLOSS, FLOSS, FLOSS’ Why is flossing so important? We don’t just preach it because it makes our job cleaning your teeth easier when you come on for your regular cleaning at our office, we genuinely want our patients to enjoy the benefits of having healthy gums and great…
People ask us regularly, ‘Why is there a black line at the gum line below my crown?’ While this is perceived to be an esthetic problem, it does not necessarily indicate a serious issue with your crown or mean that your crown needs replacing because it is not functioning properly. However, if the black line is…
Bleeding gums and bad breath are the top two concerns many dental patients have. At New Town Dentistry we typically address these issues by talking about five important things you can do to make your gums healthier which will prevent bleeding, and to keep your breath fresh. Often bad breath is a sign that you…