Gum disease impacts more than 75% of Americans, and the most common form of gum disease is something called gingivitis. Symptoms of gingivitis include swollen gums, bleeding gums and gum sensitivity. If you suspect that you have gingivitis, or if your dentist has told you as much, there are a number of things that you can do at-home to treat and fight off your gingivitis. Take Time To Brush and Floss Properly

When you choose a dentist for your child, you need to be able to look at going to the dentist from the point of view of a child. Anything you can do to help your child feel more comfortable at the dentist can have an important effect on their habits of dental hygiene. While the standard dentist can perform dental work just as well as a pediatric dentist, by taking your children to a pediatric dentist, you gain an invaluable asset in helping your child learn dental hygiene.

As you wait for your upcoming dental appointment to have your new ceramic crown installed, there are many ways that you can treat the pain that you are experiencing in your damaged or decayed tooth. By treating your pain at home, you can stay more comfortable until you are able to see your dentist. Here is further information on the five best ways to alleviate your dental pain: Brush Only with a Soft Toothbrush 

If you need dental work or a checkup but think you can't get to the dentist -- maybe you're housebound due to an injury or don't have convenient transportation -- you can now get a dentist to visit you. Dental equipment and technology have enabled dentists to start treating people at home, much like doctors who can now make house calls for urgent issues. While some procedures still need to be done in-office, you no longer have to avoid the dentist for basic procedures.

Dental implants are stable, natural-feeling dental replacement options but the implants require ideal bone and soft tissue conditions for best results. If you have weak or eroded jawbone or soft tissue issues, your cosmetic dentist might need to fix the problems using periodontal surgery techniques. The type of surgery required depends on the problem and the problem also dictates whether the surgery will be performed before or after dental implant placement.

New dentures or partials can take time to get used to. Unfortunately, until you are accustomed to the feel of the dentures in your mouth, you can experience gagging. Gagging is considered to be a natural response to the dentures, but it can sometimes be an indication of other problems. If you are experiencing gagging, here is what you need to know. What Causes Gagging? The gagging some denture wearers experience is the result of the glossopharyngeal or vagus nerve being stimulated by the dentures.

If you have a gap between your two front teeth, your dentist would call this diastema. Diastema is not hazardous for your oral health, but it can be embarrassing. This can occur for a lot of different reasons, but it can also be corrected. Some people choose braces to move the teeth closer together, but this is not the most sensible or cost-effective option for adults. Instead, your dentist might recommend composite bonding to fix the problem.