by Hartwell Dentistry | May 28, 2015 | Health Article
Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I brush my teeth? No, your gums should not bleed when you brush your teeth. Bleeding gums may be one of the signs of gum disease. Think of gum tissue as the skin on your hand. If your hands bled every time you washed them, you...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 2, 2015 | Health Article
How Osteoporosis (bone thinning) affects your smile! Did you know that to keep your teeth you need to maintain good bone density? When you smile, the world sees your teeth. To keep your teeth, good bone density in the jaw is essential, as bone forms the foundation and...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 2, 2015 | Health Article
Did you know that prevention of gum disease may be good for your heart? Did you also know that periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to other serious health risks? Scientific data has now proven that there is a direct link between oral health...
