by Smile Glen Ellyn | Mar 30, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Gum Health, Restorative Denstistry
Dental implants are a reliable and successful method for replacing broken or missing teeth. Not only do they offer a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth, but they also safeguard the adjacent gums and teeth from more destruction, future tooth loss, and gum...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Daily Hygiene, Dental News, Gum Health, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
Taking care of your dental health is essential for more than just having a great smile and feeling good! Poor oral hygiene can have severe, long-term ramifications, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or even heart problems. To prevent these health consequences and...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog, Common Conditions, Gum Health, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Periodontics, Preventative Dentistry
Even though gum disease can affect people who brush and floss regularly, nearly half of Americans aged 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease. Gum disease can usually be treated successfully at its earliest stages, but it cannot be reversed once it has...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | May 30, 2022 | Daily Hygiene, Blog, General Dentistry, Gum Health, Oral Health
The debate of whether or not electric toothbrushes are better than manual ones has long intrigued dentists and their patients. While it all comes down to individual choice, cost, and whether or not people have access to the most up-to-date dental technology, science...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Jan 24, 2021 | Gum Health, Blog, Preventative Dentistry
Sometimes, Dr. Gibbs recommends tooth scaling and root planing. These are more commonly known as deep cleaning. Tooth scaling and root planing are procedures used to treat chronic gum disease or periodontal disease. They are more in-depth than basic teeth cleaning....
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Oct 15, 2020 | Gum Health, Blog
Gum recession is a condition where the gum tissue surrounding teeth begins to draw away from the teeth. This will reveal more of the affected teeth and can make them look longer than usual. Gum recession is a common problem and very treatable. Since it’s a gradual...