How Does Gum Disease Develop?
What causes Gingivitis?
What is TMJ Syndrome?
What is Micro Dentistry?

How Does Gum Disease Develop?

Gum disease begins with the formation of deposits on the surface of the teeth. Plaque collects at the gum line, eventually hardening into calcium deposits. Over time this can cause inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and finally spread into the underlying bone. If unchecked this can leas to the complete destruction of the tooth's supporting tissues, and ultimately loss of the tooth.

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What causes Gingivitis?

The major cause is Plaque: a soft, sticky bacterial film the forms on your teeth. It is the bacterial in plaque that causes the damage - producing toxins and enzymes that can irritate the gums and lead to gingivitis. Bleeding, or swelling of the gums is an indication of gingivitis.

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What is TMJ Syndrome?

The lower jaw (mandible) is attached to the skull by a joint on either side of the face, called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Any number of problems associated with the chewing muscles, ligaments, bones or joints can prevent the TMJ from functioning properly. Symptoms include headaches, tenderness of the jaw muscles, pain in or around the ear, clicking, popping, or grating sounds when opening or closing the mouth, pain or difficulty in chewing, jaws that get stuck, or lock, or dizziness. 

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What is Micro Dentistry?

Micro Dentistry is the practice of finding and repairing tooth decay as early as possible, removing as little tooth structure as possible and making the restorations esthetically pleasing and long lasting.

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