Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Create A Smile in Bloomington IN. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your…
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The Create A Smile Guide To Preventing 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 Create A Smile in Bloomington IN. Gum disease is usually the result…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Create A Smile in Bloomington, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes food debris from teeth and cleans…
PLAQUE, TARTAR, AND YOUR TEETH
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
PLAQUE AND TARTAR are two words that you probably hear a lot when you come in for a dental cleaning. You might already know that they cause tooth decay and gum disease, but do you know what they are? Let’s take a closer look at these two substances that are a constant threat to our…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease in Bloomginton
Periodontal disease in Bloomington, commonly called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease in Bloomington can be treated. Facts About Periodontal Disease in…
General Dentistry in Ellettsville: Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore in Bloomington for dental checkups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in critical ways you would never have guessed of. Improving Hearth Health with General Dentistry in Ellettsville A recent study showed that men and women…
Don’t Skip Checkups! General Dentistry in Bloomington IN
Life gets busy, and sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we get that. But we encourage you to think twice before you skip a checkup, simply because there’s so much stuff on your plate. Early detection is always best, and the general dentistry we practice…
Want To Perk Up Your Smile? Cosmetic Dentistry in Bloomington IN
To improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Create A Smile in Bloomington IN. With cosmetic dentistry, we can transform your smile from dull to dazzling. A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more self-assured in personal and…
Gum Disease in Bloomington IN
This article discusses gum disease, and the effects of plaque and tartar. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we remind all our patients to brush and floss regularly to prevent plaque and tartar buildup that, left unchecked, can lead to gum disease. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria.…
