gum disease Archives - Kevin D. Huff, DDS, LLC - General Dentist & Orofacial Pain Specialist in Dover, OH

Treating Gum Disease: Why Some Patients Are Being Asked To Come In More Than Twice A Year

May 2, 2019
gum disease, Oral Health, Periodontal Disease

In the recent past, studies have linked periodontal disease—better known as gum disease—to systemic disorders such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, and pre-mature birth weights. In addition to these systemic disorders, gum disease can also cause bad breath, pain, and tooth loss, and has even been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Thankfully, gum disease can be…

Is It Normal to Have to Have a Deep Cleaning More Than Once?

February 26, 2018
Dental Services, Oral Health, Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease has become the most common reason for tooth loss in the American adult population. Multiple research studies have been conducted during the past thirty years that have proven that, what used to be called "pyorrhea of the gums" and "periodontosis," is an opportunistic infection caused by several different types of bacteria. Recent research has linked periodontal disease to systemic…

What Kind of Dental Treatment Can I Have When I’m Pregnant?

February 12, 2018
Dental Services, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

Complex biological events occur in the mouth during pregnancy as they do all over the body. Hormonal changes increase the potential for inflammation, make the mouth more susceptible to infection, and can sensitize the gag reflex. As a result, it may be difficult for some women to brush their teeth properly during the first trimester of pregnancy. An old adage…

Why It Can’t Wait…

January 15, 2018
Dental Services, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Periodontal Disease

It is simply human nature to procrastinate dental work. There are multiple known reasons for this, including fear of discomfort, time constraints, and fear of the unknown. Modern dental techniques that make dental care much more comfortable than in days past; technology that makes dental appointments much shorter, and a plethora of free information about dentistry that can be found on the…

What Is That Stick That You Put in My Gums at Each Check-Up?

December 18, 2017
Periodontal Disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is a very common enemy of the astute dentist, and we now know that is can have very serious implications to those who suffer from it. Gum disease is linked to diabetes, low birth weight infants, heart disease, high blood pressure, and it is the major cause of tooth loss in adults today. This relationship now has…

Is Gingivitis the Same Thing as Gum Disease?

May 22, 2017
Oral Health, Periodontal Disease

Healthy gums do not bleed. Any amount of bleeding during brushing on on minimal stimulation is, therefore, variation from health. Both gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Classification of gum diseases is very difficult because they are caused by many different types of germs and are dependent on the overall health of each individual patient. However, recently it…

Cosmetic Dentistry | Why Do I Need a Reline When I Just Got My Dentures a Year Ago?

March 13, 2017
Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures

On average, dentures should be replaced approximately every 7 years, and after approximately 1 year for an immediately placed "treatment denture." When a patient wears complete dentures, supporting bony ridges are subjected to unnatural forces that contribute to rapid loss of bone. Therefore, the fit of the denture changes rapidly. Secondly, ill-fitting dentures cause even more damage to supporting bone as…

Why Periodontal Disease Requires More Frequent Dental Visits

May 13, 2016
Periodontal Disease

I used to come to the dentist every 6 months, but now my hygienist tells me that I need to come in 4 times a year. Why? Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is dentistry’s major foe today. Many studies have been done in the past several years and are ongoing about the links of gum diseases to systemic disorders such…