Rather than waiting for your teeth to fall out, it is important to be proactive and receive the necessary cleaning, restorations, repair, oral hygiene treatments and dietary restrictions to keep your smile safe and going strong for decades to come. However, many individuals often only focus on the health of... Read more »
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an oral health ailment in which you have suffered damage to your gums. If your gums are infected, it can lead to an issue that will not only lead to further infections throughout your mouth but can even cause eventual tooth loss.... Read more »
A periodontist is one of the most important types of dentist, but few people know what’s involved in periodontics, or even what it is. Here at Eastside Implants & Periodontics in Center Line, Michigan, Dr. Waleed Rhebi firmly believes in educating patients to understand as much as possible about the... Read more »
By brushing and flossing, you are not only keeping your teeth clean, you are warding off gum disease. However, if you grow lax about it, you can increase your chances of getting the disease. When it comes, it can make your life uncomfortable, to put it lightly. The question is,... Read more »
Did you know there are things you can do to prevent periodontal disease (which is also known as gum disease) other than keeping up with oral hygiene and attend your regular dental checkups? Well, it’s true. These are uncommon tricks that many people don’t think about. If you do these... Read more »
If you are suffering any abnormalities or irregularities with your gums, it may be necessary to visit your periodontist. Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that deals specifically with the gums and other supporting structures around the teeth. The purpose of a periodontist is to provide treatments that traditional... Read more »
While the main conversation surrounding mouth care involves taking care of your teeth, it is equally important to take care of your gums. Advanced gum disease affects over 47% of adults over the age of 30. It is important to be aware of the risk factors of gum disease. Gum... Read more »
If you’ve ever read about periodontal disease, you probably realize that its effects can be grave: lost teeth, infected gums and injured bones. So that must mean that the disease is really uncommon, right? Most people still have their teeth, don’t they? Actually, the truth may surprise you. Keep reading... Read more »
You may have seen a picture of gum disease where a patient lost all of their pearly whites or where many of the teeth are missing or majorly rotted away. The good news is that this isn’t always the case with periodontal disease, and that if you’re vigilant, you can... Read more »
With appropriate care, gum disease can be prevented. Unfortunately, our diets don't often lead to a gum-disease-free mouth, so we need to take precautions and be more cognizant of gum disease and its effects. Here's a quick rundown of gum disease for you. Whenever you visit our office, we’ll inspect... Read more »
