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Treat Gum Disease with Arestin

July 15, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: — drmarini @ 1:28 am

Gum diseaseTooth decay isn’t the only threat to your dental health. Gum disease is also a leading cause of missing teeth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates at least 50% of adults have the preventable infection. Although the initial signs of gum disease may not seem alarming, bleeding and swollen gums can progress to tooth loss. Thankfully, your dentist can stop the infection in its tracks with gum disease therapy, which may include a medication called Arestin. Here’s how antibiotic therapy can restore your gum health quickly. 

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6 Tips to Treat Gingivitis

July 4, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — drmarini @ 11:42 pm

Model of mouth with gingivitisTeeth are meant to last for a lifetime; however, 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Many people believe cavities are the only threat to their smiles, but gum disease is also a leading cause of lost teeth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates at least 50% of adults have the preventable infection. Thankfully, when caught in the earliest stage, gingivitis, gum disease won’t have any lingering complications for your smile. Don’t worry, here are 6 home remedies to combat gingivitis to keep your gums healthy.

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