by Downtown Boise Dentist | Apr 7, 2022 | Preventive Dentistry
Understanding gum disease helps you build a healthier smile. While teeth often take center stage in your smile and discussions about oral health, your gums have just as vital a part to play in a beautiful, healthy smile. They’re an essential part of the supporting...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Oct 29, 2021 | Preventive Dentistry
What is periodontal disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the gums that occurs when plaque builds up on our teeth. The risk of periodontal disease increases the older one gets, with men at a higher risk than women and current smokers being the most...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Nov 7, 2020 | Preventive Dentistry
Gingivitis isn’t just a matter of oral health. How often do you floss your teeth? If you’re like the majority of Americans, the answer is that you don’t floss regularly—in fact, a third of American adults don’t floss at all. When you don’t floss regularly, you may...
