Perio Implant Specialists of NJ

02/28/2022

Gum disease is preventable, or reversible, if you just “love the gums you’re with.” ❤️😃

You should love your gums and it should show when you smile! Studies show smiles can make us more attractive, lower our stress levels....

02/24/2022

Did you know that vitamin D deficiency is linked to tooth decay and gum disease? Vitamin D lowers your risk for tooth decay by protecting your dentin, and it fights immune system inflammation, which defends against gingivitis. So make sure to get some sun and eat vitamin D-rich foods! Your mouth will thank you 😁

02/21/2022

Gum disease is a serious issue for a lot of people. But if you're male, the stakes get more serious as it may impact a variety of other health issues such as prostate health, heart disease, and cancer. Learn how gum disease can affect your overall health here: https://bit.ly/2EDraKy

02/17/2022

Understanding what periodontitis is may not seem important to you now, but did you know that once gingivitis progresses into periodontitis this advanced form of gum disease becomes irreversible? 😬

Periodontitis begins with inflammation in the gums known as gingivitis. One of the first signs of gingivitis is that your gums will bleed when you brush or floss your teeth.

02/14/2022

Flossing Tips: Don't 'Snap'

'Snapping' happens when someone applies too much force toward the gums while attempting to get the floss through the teeth.

You should never force your floss into place. Instead, slowly and carefully find the right angle to get it to slide between your teeth. It might be a bit uncomfortable for a few days if you haven’t been a regular flosser. But flossing healthy gums the right way should never hurt.

02/10/2022

The gingival sulcus is the natural space found between the tooth and the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth, known as the free gingiva. Flossing between your teeth removes plaque and food from the gingival sulcus.

Much like the cuff of a sleeve fits snugly against the wrist, the gum tissue in your mouth fits tightly around each tooth. Think of the gingival sulcus as the space between the edge of the sleeve and the wrist, with the sleeve representing your gums and the wrist representing a tooth. Knowing how to...

02/07/2022

Dentists may all agree that teeth need to be kept clean... 🦷

But they each have their own flossophy on how to do it 😂

02/03/2022

Gum disease is often silent, meaning symptoms may not appear until an advanced stage of the disease. Click here to learn the warning signs of gum disease: https://bit.ly/1OVv2ku

01/31/2022

Gum disease is one of the most prevalent, yet rarely-discussed diseases. In fact, it’s 2.5 times more common than diabetes. But it’s also treatable, mostly preventable and, in some cases, reversible. Brushing twice a day and flossing regularly are essential practices for preventing periodontal disease, along with regular dental checkups.

01/27/2022

Flossing your teeth every day removes food particles, plaque, and debris that brushing can’t reach. This helps you keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. But not everyone knows the right way to do it.

Follow these simple steps for flossing your teeth correctly to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

01/24/2022

How the plaque on your teeth may be connected to the plaque in your arteries. 😁❤️

Can gum disease increase your risk of heart disease? Find out.

01/20/2022

If you thought the answer to receding gums involved cutting and stitching - think again! Pinhole Gum Grafting surgery is changing the game.

Unlike traditional surgical gum procedures, the Pinhole process does not require the grafting of soft tissue to a patient’s gums. Rather, it extends the already present gum tissue back over the exposed and vulnerable root of your teeth.