Forestwood Dentistry, Richmond Hill Dentists
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and other inflammatory diseases. That’s why we are proud to offer a minimally invasive treatment for gum disease called Perio Protect®.
It’s an unfortunate fact that 90% of adults have active gum disease with signs ranging from swollen gums and bad breath to bleeding gums, receding gums and loose teeth.
At Forestwood Dentistry, we focus on the health of our patients’ gums just as much as we do on their teeth. We understand the critical nature of the gums and the role they play in keeping teeth healthy, strong, and intact. Through regular dental care, we can work to prevent gum disease. In certain situations, […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over 65 years of age. This progressive brain disorder can cause memory loss, deteriorated thinking and changes in behavior. It’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. A cure or a cause for the disease have yet to be discovered, but […]
Thanks to gum disease treatment, people with gingivitis or periodontitis can reverse or at least manage the symptoms of their condition. The early stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis, can be reversed by getting your teeth cleaned by a dentist and improving your oral hygiene. The more advanced stages of gum disease are not reversible, but […]
Teeth help us to chew food and digest our food. They also help our speech, and to pronounce words and sounds properly. Also teeth give our face its shape. Having a healthy smile is a great asset; for all these important reasons is why it makes sense to give your teeth the best care you […]
Gingiva means gum and graft is a tissue that surgically is placed in the surgical site to grow new tissue without moving the blood supply.Graft source could be from our own body or another human or animal or could be from artificial source.