Looking back at old photos and noticing your smile looks different can be a strange thing to catch. If your teeth seem longer than they used to, it’s not your imagination, and it’s usually not about the teeth themselves growing at all. In most cases, gums receding is the real explanation, gradually exposing more of […]
Why Do My Teeth Feel Loose All of a Sudden?
You take a bite of your favorite sandwich and something feels… different. One tooth doesn’t feel quite as solid as it did yesterday. Maybe it shifts ever so slightly when you chew, or you notice a little movement while flossing before bed. There’s no severe pain, so it’s tempting to convince yourself it’s nothing. But […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and […]
Swollen Gums?
If you are worried about swollen gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. You should have your symptoms checked out right away, because they could be a sign of gum disease, a serious but treatable condition at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Gum disease is progressive. Before it reaches the advanced stage, […]
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
This may sound like an unlikely cause and effect, but research suggests that eating fish with high levels of polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of gum disease, a condition we see far too often at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. As you may know, gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your […]
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