Dental Specialists: Members of Your Dental Health Care Team

While you see your primary care physician for your routine physicals, bloodwork and when you have an acute illness like the flu or a rash, sometimes it’s necessary to see a specialist, such as a cardiologist or a dermatologist. When it comes to your dental health, the same principle applies. For your regular cleanings, check-ups and routine dental …

Treating Periodontal Disease

Do your gums bleed when you floss? Are they red or sore? If so, you might be in the beginning stages of periodontal disease, also called gum disease. Your dentist or dental hygienist will let you know how healthy your gum tissue is each time you come in for a visit, so as long as you’re keeping your twice-yearly appointments, periodontal disease should …