Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
Gum Disease
Saliva And Dental Health
Today we examine the importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is vital for dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The proper pH balance of the mouth is maintained by…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Though most Pennsylvania residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients don’t even know they have it until Dr. Kevin Bass and Lawrence Black diagnose it. Fortunately, it can be treated with…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Categories: Gum Disease
Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it’s detected in the early stages. At Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, your premier Lansdale, PA area dentist office, we offer periodontal treatment for gum disease. Regular check-ups with your…
Five Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Sometimes life gets busy and it gets hard to keep up with all the necessary appointments. Totally understandable, but our team at Black & Bass Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in the Lansdale, Pennsylvania area cannot emphasize enough the importance of making time to get to the dentist. Regular dental check ups are important for so many reason. You should…
Improving Oral Health: Preventing Gum Disease in Lansdale
Run your tongue along the gum line behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? That is most likely tartar or dental calculus that has formed. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate on your teeth. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated…
