Obvious Signs of Periodontal or Gum Disease – Smiles for Life Dentistry

Bad breath, bleeding gums, unsightly deposits on your teeth. Hi, I’m Doctor Jeffrey Hartman from Smiles for Life Dentistry in Huntington, PA. These are some of the obvious signs of periodontal or gum disease. At our dental office in Huntingdon, we go a step further in helping you cure your gum disease rather than just [...]

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Gingivitis in Huntingdon County | What is this Gum Disease?

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums surrounding the teeth. The inflammation is most commonly caused by bacteria. The mouth is a great place for bacteria to live. Being that it is warm, dark, and moist and no shortage of food it is heaven for these little single-celled creatures. Low levels of bacteria do not [...]

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Power Toothbrush VS. Manual Toothbrush in Huntingdon County

According to a study done at the University of New Hampshire, most people do not brush their teeth efficiently, due to improper brushing technique and not brushing long enough. The study showed that a manual toothbrush removes an average of 50% of plaque from smooth tooth surfaces and less than 25% from between the teeth, [...]

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