Tag Archives: Periodontics

Periodontal Disease Treatment & Causes: Taking Care of Your Gums

By Pointe Dental Group | Published March 18, 2019

Dental hygienist with patient discussing periodontal disease treatment options.

Poor dental care can lead to long-term health issues like
gingivitis. While gingivitis
is often simple to counteract, it can quickly advance into periodontal
disease if left unchecked. This advanced form of gum disease requires more
serious periodontal disease treatment options to restore your oral health.

Read on to learn the symptoms of periodontal disease
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Long-Term Gum Disease Effects on Your Health

By Pointe Dental Group | Published March 12, 2018

A woman looking at her healthy teeth in a mirror in a dentist’s chair.
Good dental health requires daily attention. Every time you skip brushing or flossing, you increase your chances of developing early stages of gum disease. As this gum disease progresses, it can turn into severe periodontal disease. While many considering bleeding gums and tooth aches to be the worst part of … Continue Reading

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The FAQs About Getting a Dental Implant

By Pointe Dental Group | Published December 28, 2016

Set of dental implants on a white background. Despite advancements in dental care, tooth loss is still a fact of life for many Americans. And until recently, the only treatment options for filling the gap in a smile were dentures or a bridge. But modern technology and materials have made permanent, fixed tooth replacements – called dental implants – possible. If you’re … Continue Reading

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The Facts About Periodontal Disease

By Pointe Dental Group | Published October 11, 2016

Dental hygienist shows a chart explaining periodontal disease to a patient. When it comes to gum disease, what you don’t know can hurt you! Periodontal disease not only affects your dental health, but scientific research reveals that it can have devastating effects on your overall health. October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and there’s no better time to brush up on your … Continue Reading

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The Link between Periodontal Disease & Cardiovascular Disease

By Pointe Dental Group | Published May 26, 2014

Patient being examined for periodontal disease The link between periodontal disease and tooth loss is well known, but did you know that recent studies have also shown a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease?

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