February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. That’s a good thing, because researchers estimate as many as 85 percent of Americans have some degree of gum disease, and many people don’t even know they have it. That’s a problem for your smile and your overall health too. Fortunately, gum disease therapy in Piedmont can halt the progress of this disease and reverse the effects. Read on to learn more about this common bacterial infection and treatment methods. 

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Did you know that each year, children miss an estimated 51 million hours of school for dental related issues? Most of these problems are cavity or tooth decay-related, which is one of the leading health problems found in American children. Thankfully, your children’s dentist in Simpsonville has some tips you can use to keep your child’s mouth as healthy as possible throughout the year.

You prepare for Valentine’s Day by getting flowers, chocolates, and a card and making a reservation at your favorite restaurant. But are you ready to be kissed? Specifically, is your mouth ready? Everyone has bad breath every once in a while, but if you regularly have bad breath or buildup on your teeth, you likely have harmful bacteria in your mouth. That’s not attractive or romantic at all—it’s just unhygienic! Here are some ways, suggested by your dentist in Greenwood, that you can make sure you are completely ready to kiss the one you love this Valentine’s Day.