Have you noticed receding gums recently? While all of us experience changes as we age, changes in the gums can be particularly worrisome. Many patients feel less confident with a different smile. Sometimes, receding gums are completely normal. However, changes to the gum’s appearance can also be a sign of an oral issue. Below, we […]

Laser gum surgery is a minimally invasive treatment which removes the inflamed gum tissue that surrounds the roots of the teeth. This process is used to aid in the treatment of periodontitis, a serious gum disease which requires a more precise approach. Traditional scaling and root planing is not enough to combat periodontitis, which is […]

Gum is pretty inoffensive in its natural state. There are no carbs or protein to think of, though regular gum will have more calories than its sugarless counterpart. There’s nothing remarkable about gum — until you start chewing it. When you’re chewing gum, you’re actually working up a lot more spit than you might otherwise. […]