Dental Implants vs Dentures: Choosing Your Best Smile
Dental Implants vs Dentures: Which Option Is Right for You? If you’re considering tooth replacement options, you’ve likely come across two popular choices: dental implants and dentures. At TLC for Gums in Phoenix, AZ, we often get asked about the differences between these two solutions. Let’s dive into the key factors you should consider when […]
World Oral Health Day: Promoting Smiles Globally
Celebrate World Oral Health Day: Join the Global Movement for Healthier Smiles Hey there, Phoenix! Did you know that there’s a special day dedicated to celebrating and promoting oral health worldwide? That’s right, it’s World Oral Health Day, and at TLC for Gums, we’re excited to share this important occasion with you. The Story Behind […]
Brushing your teeth – Advice from Dr. Gordon Wilson
What is Malocclusion and How Can It Affect Me?
One cause of periodontitis that may not be so obvious is what is known as a malocclusion. Occlusion is the term used to describe the position of the teeth as they interdigitate (fit together) when the jaws of the mouth are closed. When the upper teeth and the lower teeth don’t interdigitate properly, you have […]
The Causes of Gum Disease
Your mouth is the perfect incubator for bacteria. It’s warm… it’s dark… it’s moist… and as long as you are eating, there’s an endless supply of food for these bacteria to multiply and spread all throughout your mouth. There are hundreds of different species of bacteria in the human mouth, and they replicate exponentially very […]
How Tartar Causes “Gum Disease”
This week, let’s take a closer look at how plaque turns into tartar. Between your teeth and gums is a small valley known as the sulcus. When you go to the dentist, your dental hygienist lays you back and begins taking measurements with an instrument known as a periodontal probe to see how deep the […]
The Signs, Symptoms, and Consequences of Periodontitis, Part II
Growing up, I was taught that there was no such thing as a stupid question. Apparently, that’s not true… there evidently is such a thing as a stupid question, and in 1992 it seems that I asked it! We were learning about gingivitis and periodontitis and how it all starts with the formation of plaque. […]
The Signs, Symptoms, and Consequences of Periodontitis, Part I
One might be tempted to think that periodontal disease is painful. In actuality, the process of developing a pocket and the loss of bone is relatively painless until it progresses into the latter stages. A good way to envision the phenomenon of a pocket developing around the root of a tooth is to think of […]
Anatomy and Histology
To better understand gum disease let’s take a look at the anatomical and histological structures of teeth as well as the gum tissue and bone that surrounds the teeth. We don’t need an in-depth, specialized education. We just need to have a basic, generalized understanding of the oral anatomy and histology. As humans, we all […]
The Evolution of TLC 4 Gums, Part II
I ultimately realized that I needed to get all of our patients on the same page with their homecare. The only way for all patients to achieve excellent results is for ALL patients to have excellent home care after we have done an excellent job of removing the tartar for them. In my quest for […]