by Gibbons Family Dentists | Oct 1, 2015 | Oral Health
Gingivitis is very common among US adults. It’s so common that the number of people who have some form of the condition is higher than the people who don’t, and many people don’t realize that they have it. It’s basically a mild form of gum disease in which the gums...
by Gibbons Family Dentists | Sep 22, 2015 | Oral Health
For several years, people have argued over whether or not fluoridation of public water sources is safe and has the best interests of the public in mind. Water fluoridation is the addition of chemical fluoride to community water supplies for the sake of reducing the...
by Gibbons Family Dentists | Sep 18, 2015 | Oral Health
If you’re a busy mom, then your life is a fine balancing act. You have several things to do on a daily basis; getting kids to school, to play dates, to the pediatric dentist, etc. You are a life management professional. It’s also important to make sure you’re taking...
by Gibbons Family Dentists | Sep 14, 2015 | Oral Health
It’s an awful feeling. You’ve just bitten down on something hard and you felt a crunch, but the crunch wasn’t the food.. It was a filling that just cracked. While there’s nothing fun about experiencing something like this, it’s important not to panic. What to Do When...
by Gibbons Family Dentists | Sep 10, 2015 | Oral Health
Living with sensitive teeth can be a real pain (pardon the pun). Whether it’s a twinge of discomfort when you sip ice cold water or shooting pain when you sip your morning coffee, sensitive teeth are more than painful, they may be a sign of a more critical problem....
by Gibbons Family Dentists | Aug 11, 2015 | Oral Health
The question is bound to be asked when you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair. “Have you been flossing regularly?” At this point, a few things could happen. Ideally, you’ll hold your head high and confidently give an affirmative response. The other possibilities are a...
