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Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft Surgery
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Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft Surgery

Shauna2022-02-03T16:38:29-07:00

Have you noticed notches or lines along the bottom of your teeth? Do your teeth appear longer than usual? When gums recede, more of the tooth (including the roots) becomes visibly exposed and becomes more susceptible to sensitivity and decay. At Metropolitan Dental Care, our team of Denver dentists may recommend gum graft surgery to repair advanced cases of receding gums. During surgery, the dentist: Prepares the mouth by cleaning the teeth and applying anesthesia. Harvests gum graft tissue from another part of the mouth. Gently modifies and attaches the gum graft to the desired area After gum graft surgery, follow [...]

Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft SurgeryShauna2022-02-03T16:38:29-07:00

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?
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What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Shauna2022-02-03T16:56:26-07:00

If you have noticed that your gums look and feel differently, bleed easily, or are painful, you might have gum disease. This harmful condition can lead to other oral health issues, such as mobility and tooth loss. Our Denver team explores signs and symptoms of gum disease so you can seek treatment when you need it. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease – also known as periodontal disease – leads to inflammation of the gums that are caused by several factors, including bacterial infections. If left untreated, infection can spread to other teeth, causing mobility or tooth loss. Bacteria present in [...]

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?Shauna2022-02-03T16:56:26-07:00

How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease
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How to Stop the Progression of Gum Disease

Shauna2022-02-15T10:26:13-07:00

At Metropolitan Dental Care, our expert dentists are passionate about eliminating gum disease from our patients. However, for people who don’t visit the dentist regularly, the disease will continue to progress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. This disease is caused by plaque not being properly removed from the teeth. Eventually, the plaque builds up and affects your gums, teeth, and then the gum tissue and bone that support your teeth. Common causes of periodontal disease include: Poor oral hygiene habits Diabetes Unaddressed tooth [...]

How to Stop the Progression of Gum DiseaseShauna2022-02-15T10:26:13-07:00

Home Remedies for Gum Disease: Do They Work?

Shauna2022-02-15T10:28:46-07:00

Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among Americans. Nearly half of the adults living in the United States have suffered from some form of this condition. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to mobility, shifting, and even tooth loss. Online, you’ll find lots of home remedies that claim to address gum disease. But do these treatments actually work? Today, our Denver dental team at Metropolitan Dental Care explores this topic. If you have bleeding, tender, swollen gum tissue, periodontal disease could be to blame. To learn more, contact Metropolitan Dental Care at 303-534-2626. Do Home Remedies Actually Work? [...]

Home Remedies for Gum Disease: Do They Work?Shauna2022-02-15T10:28:46-07:00

How Periodontal Care Can Improve Your Overall Wellness

Shauna2019-06-12T10:14:38-06:00

By now, you’ve probably heard about the undeniable link between oral health and systemic health. But why does this connection exist, and why does regular dental care boost your quality of life? Today, our team at Metropolitan Dental Care in Denver explains how periodontal care can improve your overall wellness. To schedule an appointment at our practice, contact us at 303-534-2626. We have two offices serving Lone Tree and Denver. Exploring the Mouth-Body Connection The oral cavity is teeming with bacteria. Most of the bacteria found here are harmless – but some have the potential to cause disease. Because the mouth [...]

How Periodontal Care Can Improve Your Overall WellnessShauna2019-06-12T10:14:38-06:00

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