Category: Gum Disease

Why You Should Be Prepared To Identify Signs Of Gingivitis

Do you have an easy way of recognizing when gum disease has formed and affected your oral health? Are you checking your periodontal tissues for symptoms when you brush and floss? By paying attention to the state of your gums, you can spot when there are symptoms of gingivitis and take the appropriate action to… Read more »

Gum Disease Can Impact Your General Health In Worrying Ways

It may not surprise you to hear that gum disease is a problem for your oral health. This can feel like a rather obvious piece of information, though you may be surprised by how gum disease can affect you. If the problem is not addressed in its early stages, your periodontal troubles can worsen as your condition… Read more »

Are My Gums Supposed to Do This?

When it comes to teeth, most of know (at least sort of) what they are supposed to do. Your teeth should be able to bite and chew your food comfortably. They should not have painful aches or sensitive spots. At regular checkups and cleanings, we clean your teeth and look for signs of forming cavities… Read more »

Swollen Gums: Common And Less Common Reasons

There you have it: You’re looking in the mirror and you aren’t seeing healthy gums lying flush against your dental tissue and giving off a very pretty, gentle pink color. Nope. You’re seeing gums that look inflamed and angry! But why, you wonder to yourself? Well, there are a lot of possibilities when it comes… Read more »

Your Moreno Valley Dentist Discusses: Bleeding Gums

What is it that you see when you look in the mirror during dental hygiene sessions? Is it blood? Well, then, your Moreno Valley dentist encourages you to learn more about bleeding gums and what they might mean. Before you jump to any conclusions, it’s best to consider our advice, so you understand what to… Read more »

Gum Disease: A True-Or-False Quiz

. The more you know, the better chance you will have of recognizing symptoms and knowing it is time to pick up the phone and schedule your next dental visit.

Oral Hygiene FAQs

Many people have questions abut the basics of oral hygiene when they go to the dentist. Technology and available products change all the time, and you may want to know if your practices have you on the right track. Some of the most common questions the Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group hear from patients include:… Read more »

Studies on Gum Disease Abound

Gum disease is a result of an overrun immune system responding to bacterial overload. Severe periodontal disease is called periodontitis, and carries unpleasant symptoms such as bleeding gum tissues, tooth decay, tooth loss, and diminished bone density. Incidence of periodontal infection increases as you get older. Many people accept that dental work like root canal… Read more »

Drink Green Tea for Healthier Gums

Green tea has been used for about 4,000 years in Asian cultures as a remedy for all sorts of different ailments. Recently, green tea has become increasingly more popular in America. Scientific research suggests that drinking green tea promotes weight loss, a healthy heart, and could even aid in cancer prevention. Research evidence suggests that… Read more »