Gum Disease

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What Do I Do if My Gum Tissues Are Bleeding When I Brush and Floss?

At New Smiles Dental of Sherwood, OR, our dentists have committed their days to help patients in the area to achieve and maintain oral health. When problems arise, it is critical that patients see their dental team for an evaluation to get a proper diagnosis and to discuss possible treatment options. Dr. Nathan Doyel and …

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What causes gingivitis?

One of the most common dental diseases is that of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of periodontitis, sometimes referred to as gum disease or periodontal disease. This infection can cause the development of swelling, inflammation, and redness of the gum tissues. While this condition is a mild and early stage of periodontal disease, it …

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Restoring Gum Tissue Following Late Stage Periodontal Disease

When patients have been diagnosed with conditions such as periodontal disease, they are often educated by their dental team regarding the consequences of not treating this problem as soon as possible. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that starts in the soft tissues but then spreads not only through the smile, but through the body …

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Gingivitis? Act Fast!

Gingivitis? Act Fast!

You’ve been told you have gingivitis, or you’re noticing the symptoms of this early form of gum disease. Sure, a little “pink in the sink” isn’t such an alarming problem, but it indicates that an alarming problem is on the horizon. If you act fast at this point, you may be able to reverse the …

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