by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 29, 2019 | Dental Care
More Than Just A Color Change Can you tell the health of your gums merely by their color? Healthy gums should be somewhat a shade of pink. Gums may look lighter pink around the teeth and a bit darker pink in other areas. All healthy gums won’t look the same and may...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 22, 2019 | Dental Care
Signs Your Teeth are Not Healthy Dental experts say that there are some signs you may not be too aware of and they’re telling you that your teeth are not healthy as you thought they were. Here are some of those signs you need to pay attention to. Bad Breath Sign #1:...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 11, 2019 | Dental Care
Gum Disease: Signs and Symptoms To Watch Out For Most people don’t know if they have gum disease and that’s because most are not aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease. Most gum disease starts with mild symptoms, but it can progress over time. The mildest form...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 28, 2019 | Dental Care
Tips to Keep Gums Healthy Firstly, you have to learn to brush teeth properly. It’s key to having healthy mouth and gums. Brush at least twice a day using soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Brush the teeth at a 45-degree angle to the gums, moving brush in...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 19, 2019 | Dental Care
Considering Diagnosis and Treatment for Sleep Apnea How serious is sleep apnea? If left untreated, sleep apnea is potentially very dangerous. The condition brings with it an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and dementia. It can be fatal in some cases. There’s a...
