Gum disease begins as the temporary gingivitis and if left untreated can progress to the permanent periodontitis. Frequent visits to the office of periodontist Dr. Steven N. Rice will help prevent the symptoms of gum disease from getting worse with laser gum disease treatment that is effective with minimal pain. Symptoms of Periodontitis Your gums […]
Read MoreVisiting the dentist regularly is an important part of maintaining your oral health. But sometimes, your gums need a little more help than an ordinary dentist can provide. As a specialist in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease, a periodontist can help you with a variety of gum-related ailments. At Dr. Kovacs office, you […]
Read MoreAdvances in dental procedures have given patients a lot of quality of life improvements over the past thirty years. Not only are more of today’s adults keeping their natural teeth longer, there are processes that improve on the speed and recovery time of already successful procedures. Making the treatments easier for patients and more effective […]
Read MoreAlmost 200 million American adults are missing at least one tooth, and close to 35 million are missing all their teeth. That’s a lot of people that are uncomfortable with the way they look, as they lack confidence in their smile. It’s not just the emotional and mental effects of missing teeth that are a […]
Read MoreHave your gums recently started to bleed when you floss or brush? Have you noticed a foul taste in your mouth that doesn’t seem to go away? If so, you may have gum disease. If left untreated, your condition could continue to worsen. Advanced periodontal disease can lead to significant oral pain and tooth loss. […]
Read MorePeriodontal disease is a common oral health problem affecting millions of people around the world. Symptoms begin as red and swollen gums that may bleed when you brush your teeth. If left untreated, these symptoms progress until there is eventually bone deterioration or even tooth loss. Despite these symptoms, many people fear treatment itself, which […]
Read MoreWhen something feels off about your smile – particularly your jaw and if it clicks when you speak or eat – you may need to see a dentist. When the temporomandibular joint, also known as the TMJ, becomes damaged it results in many unpleasant side effects. See a dental professional as soon as you can […]
Read MoreGum disease is one of the most common diseases in the United States and affects more than 80 percent of adults. The difficult thing is that so many people fear treatment that they may avoid it completely, and when left untreated this disease can lead to loss of bone, receding gums and eventually tooth loss. […]
Read MoreWould you recognize the symptoms of gum recession? Most don’t until their gums are already showing significant signs of receding, exposing the normally protected lower portions and even roots of their teeth. Receding gums can lead to gum disease and tooth loss, and should be identified and treated as quickly as possible. What Causes Gum […]
Read MorePatients seeking treatment for gum recession are used to hearing about surgical techniques that can be quite invasive, even if their results are dramatic. It’s an unfortunate but often true part of healing and recovery when you are dealing with periodontal disease. Patients of Dr. David A. Campbell can now opt for gum treatment that […]
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