12 Oct What Are The Stages of Gum Disease?

Posted at 00:00h in Cleaning and Exam, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health>Gum Care, Preventative Care by Lifetime Family Dental

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It’s pretty simple, but let’s break it down. Gum disease, or periodontal disease as dentists like to call it, has two major phases: gingivitis and periodontitis. Both are preventable, but only one is reversible via good oral hygiene practices. Speaking of — are you scheduled...

05 Oct Should Your Gums Bleed When You Brush & Floss?

Posted at 00:00h in At Home, Oral Health>Gum Care, Preventative Care by Lifetime Family Dental

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The short answer is no—not if you’ve been keeping good oral hygiene habits. That is, brushing twice a day, flossing daily and maintaining biannual cleanings and exams at your local Lifetime Family Dental office in Gilbert. If you're an exemplary dental patient, however, an underlying...