Category: Gum Disease

Swollen Gums: Common And Less Common Reasons

There you have it: You’re looking in the mirror and you aren’t seeing healthy gums lying flush against your dental tissue and giving off a very pretty, gentle pink color. Nope. You’re seeing gums that look inflamed and angry! But why, you wonder to yourself? Well, there are a lot of possibilities when it comes… Read more »

Your Moreno Valley Dentist Discusses: Bleeding Gums

What is it that you see when you look in the mirror during dental hygiene sessions? Is it blood? Well, then, your Moreno Valley dentist encourages you to learn more about bleeding gums and what they might mean. Before you jump to any conclusions, it’s best to consider our advice, so you understand what to… Read more »

Gum Disease: A True-Or-False Quiz

. The more you know, the better chance you will have of recognizing symptoms and knowing it is time to pick up the phone and schedule your next dental visit.

Oral Hygiene FAQs

Many people have questions abut the basics of oral hygiene when they go to the dentist. Technology and available products change all the time, and you may want to know if your practices have you on the right track. Some of the most common questions the Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group hear from patients include:… Read more »

Studies on Gum Disease Abound

Gum disease is a result of an overrun immune system responding to bacterial overload. Severe periodontal disease is called periodontitis, and carries unpleasant symptoms such as bleeding gum tissues, tooth decay, tooth loss, and diminished bone density. Incidence of periodontal infection increases as you get older. Many people accept that dental work like root canal… Read more »

Drink Green Tea for Healthier Gums

Green tea has been used for about 4,000 years in Asian cultures as a remedy for all sorts of different ailments. Recently, green tea has become increasingly more popular in America. Scientific research suggests that drinking green tea promotes weight loss, a healthy heart, and could even aid in cancer prevention. Research evidence suggests that… Read more »

Bleeding Gums: A Bad Sign

Have you ever noticed blood in the sink when you’re brushing your teeth? There is something known as “pink toothbrush” when blood stains the bristles. It’s generally a sign that you have some form of gum disease. When a patient has periodontitis (severe gum disease) they have either ignored early signs like puffy gums, or perhaps went without any… Read more »