Archive for May, 2015

Women and Periodontal Health – Special Considerations

Throughout a woman’s life, she will experience hormone fluctuations, due to causes both natural and otherwise, that will affect the health of her gums.  Here we have highlighted four common life events for a woman that can result in periodontal related health issues: Puberty:  During the pre-teen and teen years, a girl may experience swollen, […]

The Many Faces of Tooth Pain

Many people think that a painful tooth means they need a root canal treatment.  While that is sometimes true, it’s not always the case.  In fact, there are many other reasons that teeth can hurt! Here, we offer a guide to some common types of tooth pain and what that pain may be trying to […]