A habit of poor oral hygiene often leads to dangerous amounts of tartar on your gum line, which is a common cause of gum disease. This periodontal infection needs to be treated early on to reduce inflammation before it causes your gums to recede from the teeth and create harmful oral health conditions including tooth loss. If advanced gum disease... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

What can you do to avoid periodontal disease and the increased risks to your health? Here are some answers for you: Step 1. At-home Care This part is simple and easy to follow. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice each day for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush. It is optimal to brush your teeth after eating... read more »

While everyone is vulnerable to gum disease–men, women, and children–research has shown that men tend to have a higher risk of gum disease. Why? Perhaps because they are not seeing a dentist regularly or are not as consistent with good oral hygiene habits. Let’s take a closer look at periodontitis in men, women, and children. Children: As children enter puberty,... read more »

Do you know why gum disease is dangerous to your oral health? Do you know that gum disease can cause you to lose your teeth? Yes, it’s true! Gum disease can pose a serious threat to your smile. Your oral health is essential, which means avoiding gum disease should be a priority. Our dentist, Dr. Joseph Conard, cares about the... read more »

To ensure you continue to have optimum oral health, be aware of all risks to your smile, including those that you may not often think of. Beyond cavities and gum disease, it is also important to make sure that you're aware of any potential risk factors associated with oral and throat cancer. Oftentimes, catching the presence of oral cancer is... read more »

Hygiene is essential to our overall health. Oral hygiene is also critical to the health of our teeth and gums. If you take care of your teeth correctly, you are giving yourself the gift of positive oral health, which can help your teeth last throughout your life. Here are some basic oral hygiene tips that are essential to your everyday... read more »

If you sometimes forget to brush your teeth each morning and night or you do not floss, plaque and bacteria can build up in your mouth. In time, hardened tartar and can increase your chances of suffering from gum disease and cavities. If you notice that you have a tooth that is sensitive, has some discomfort or has had a... read more »

Your tube of toothpaste is almost gone, which means that it’s time to restock. There are so many types of toothpaste and you may not know which is best for your smile or your children’s smiles. To aid you in your quest, Dr. Joseph Conard and our team are happy to offer tips. Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is a mineral that... read more »

Failing to wear a protective mouth guard during contact sports, or suffering some other accidental blow to the mouth can sometimes impart enough force to knock a tooth out of its periodontal socket. In some of these cases, the root remains in the socket, but the remainder of the dental structure fractures away at the gumline. In a dental emergency... read more »