This post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why we […]
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How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?

Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper WY, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form […]
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 Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. Gum disease is progressive. Before it reaches the advanced stage it […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!

Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria […]
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 Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your teeth […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease

Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Aspen Ridgge Dental in Casper, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue […]
Preventing Gum Disease

This message from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can accumulate. If […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the connection between diabetes and dental health. Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we see patients with gum disease almost every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until we diagnose it. Fortunately, gum disease can be treated. What is gum disease? Also known as ‘periodontal disease’, it is an inflammation […]
Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have periodontal disease, also known as “gum disease,” can be upsetting. Here at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, Wyoming, we are committed to preventing gum disease, and providing treatment to those patients who have it. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums Bad breath that won’t go away […]