Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Davidson. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, talk to us about dentures and dental implants.) At Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic…
Gum disease
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why now and again your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned with improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your complete…
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
One of the developments in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received standard veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to sacrifice healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a less invasive procedure for transforming…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher…
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson NC is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease,…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
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 Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, 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…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health. If you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? Severe gum disease is called periodontitis. Regular check-ups with Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson are important, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for. Signs of Gum Disease Gums that bleed easily…
