Your daily routine needs to include thoroughly brushing your teeth each morning and night as well as making a conscious effort to floss at least once per day. This is essential for removing plaque and unwanted food material before it can harden into tartar at the base of your teeth. As this plaque starts to accumulate near the gumline it... read more »

Are you aware that advanced gum disease affects over 47% of adults over the age of 30? This can cause severe damage to your mouth and introduce major oral emergencies. It is important to be aware of the risk factors of gum disease in your life, and reduce them when you can. Gum disease can also be called periodontal disease.... read more »

"I love chomping away at sugary foods, but I don't like flossing my chompers: how can I prevent gum disease?" Short answer: you can't. Unfortunately, gum disease is regularly a condition of our own makings. By eating and drinking sugary compounds, we put ourselves at risk of developing periodontal disease. To avoid it, you need to be brushing twice and... read more »

Perhaps the most widespread disease we have noticed at Dr. Seth Rush is gum disease, an infection of the gums. Gum disease affects a huge percentage of the population, but with suitable brushing and flossing, you can defend yourself from it. Learn more about gum disease by reading on. A few of the first effects of gum disease include bloody... read more »

Gum disease can have many causes, but the primary factor in gum disease is a buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth. In reaction to the presence of plaque, your gums begin to swell, allowing more plaque to accumulate below the gumline, and raising the risk of infection. Brushing and flossing, along with regular visits to your dentist for... read more »

Periodontal disease often begins as the condition known as gingivitis. This causes red or inflamed-looking gums that tend to bleed easily during brushing and flossing. Many gingivitis sufferers also suffer from cause chronic bad breath problems. Poor oral hygiene habits can leave plaque and other bacterial deposits on your teeth. In time, they could harden into dangerous tartar near the... read more »