If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not […]
Gum Disease
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so widespread in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. If left untreated, […]
Gum Disease
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a main cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, if we find it in the early stages. What […]
Gum Disease
Preventing Gum Disease At Endres Gateway Dentistry
At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, the dental health of our patients is our top priority. We provide thorough cleanings and checkups and are always looking for signs of serious conditions like gum disease. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or […]
Gum Disease
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Do you know that the most prevalent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that effective gum disease treatment is available at Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for. 1. Gums that bleed often […]
Gum Disease
Preventable: Gum Disease in Cincinnati
Gum disease is one hundred percent preventable. It isn’t nearly as common as it once was, yet one of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Endres Gateway Dentistry in Cincinnati, we provide treatment for gum disease. Gum disease is a […]
