Brushing your teeth – Advice from Dr. Gordon Wilson
Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple habit, but doing it the right way can make all the difference for your dental health. As a dentist with years of experience, here are my top tips to keep your smile healthy and bright.
Arizona Heat’s Surprising Impact on Your Gum Health
As Arizonans, we’re no strangers to scorching summer temperatures. But did you know that the extreme heat in our beautiful desert state can have surprising effects on your oral health? Let’s dive into how Arizona’s sweltering summers can impact your gums and what you can do to maintain optimal periodontal
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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