Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your…
Gum disease
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Regular check-ups and cleanings at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT are essential for good dental health. But in some people their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we share some facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is…
The Roy Dental Care Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting, and really take you off-guard. That’s because its progression is slow, and it’s usually painless. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent gum disease?…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day? At Roy Dental Care, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from between teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue that forms…
