Why Gum Disease May Also Predict Serious Heart Problems – ToothHQ Board Certified Periodontists, DFW, Texas

Why Gum Disease May Also Predict Serious Heart Problems Researchers, doctors, and dentists have known for some time that there is a connection between gum disease and heart disease. The exact connection is unknown, but it is believed that the inflammation from gum disease is the cause. Periodontal disease and heart disease often go together. […]
Got Receding Gums That Are Unattractive and Painful?

Receding Gums – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Your gums will start to recede when you get gum disease. Brushing your teeth hard can also cause a receding gum line. Once they begin to reveal the roots of your teeth, the teeth are not as nice looking as they were before. It will also make you […]
Things to know before considering a Gum Graft!

Know What to Expect for a Better Experience As gums recede, they tend to cause more of your teeth to show, which will make you look older and a little less attractive. It also exposes the roots of your teeth, making them more susceptible to get cavities. Getting a gum graft to correct your gum […]
Gum Disease – 5 Things You Need to Know, Tooth HQ Gum Specialists, DFW, Texas

Why You Should Prevent Gum Disease Many people today have gum disease and do not yet know it. Although the symptoms involve bleeding around the gums when you brush or floss, which may seem minor, it can later cause you to lose teeth. Even worse is that it also has a much more serious potential […]
Laser Gum Surgery Vs. Traditional Surgery

Why Laser Gum Surgery Is Better Having periodontitis is really a no-win situation. If you leave it alone and do not get it treated, you will sooner or later lose your teeth. On the other hand, you could have it treated, which will enable you to save your teeth. After deciding you are ready for […]
Laser Treatment for Receding Gums – Tooth HQ Periodontists, Dallas Fort Worth, Texas

How a Laser Can Restore Your Gums Traditional gum treatment has been a dental treatment that many people have dreaded and many have even avoided it altogether – even though they really needed it. Its reputation for creating a lot of pain during the recovery period has scared many people away. Fortunately, the new laser […]