Your oral health largely depends on how healthy gums your gums are and whether they have been affected by gum disease. To prevent any periodontal issues, we encourage you to practice an oral hygiene every day that is effective, and this involves thoroughly brushing and flossing your teeth to remove bacteria. If you develop any gum conditions that affect your... read more »

If you know someone who has experienced significant tooth loss, there’s a good chance they had developed gum disease. This gum infection has been linked to several dental issues and can significantly affect your oral health in time. We are here to help you avoid gum disease by providing helpful tips for daily preventive oral care. The cause of gum... read more »

Your periodontist, Dr. Seth Rush, offers crown lengthening in Kansas City, Missouri, to help you improve the appearance of your “gummy smile.” In fact, this treatment can lengthen the crowns of your teeth by moving the gums. This is a very beneficial treatment if your gums tend to sit high against the teeth. To help you know more and to... read more »

Gum disease is one of the most dangerous dental issues in the world today. It is caused by a buildup of plaque on the teeth and gumline. As time passes, the plaque attacks the gums, turns to tartar, infects the smile and even deteriorates the underlying bone. There are two stages to this disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. Our periodontist, Dr.... read more »

Your gums play a vital role in the overall health and function of your mouth. They help bond your teeth to the underlying bone structure of your mouth while also influencing your general and oral health. Poor oral hygiene habits or failing to attend your regularly scheduled dental checkups can lead to problems with tooth decay and gum disease. In... read more »

Your daily routine needs to include thoroughly brushing your teeth each morning and night as well as making a conscious effort to floss at least once per day. This is essential for removing plaque and unwanted food material before it can harden into tartar at the base of your teeth. As this plaque starts to accumulate near the gumline it... read more »

Are you aware that advanced gum disease affects over 47% of adults over the age of 30? This can cause severe damage to your mouth and introduce major oral emergencies. It is important to be aware of the risk factors of gum disease in your life, and reduce them when you can. Gum disease can also be called periodontal disease.... read more »

It is important to take care of your gums if you want a healthy mouth. We normally talk about brushing and flossing for healthy teeth, but both of these habits assist in preventing gum disease as well. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque on teeth. Plaque is actually made of living bacteria, which combine into a sticky... read more »

Gum disease is bad for your oral health as well as your body. When you have gum disease, your gums are at the very least inflamed or worse, infected. If it is not treated and remedied, over time you risk losing teeth and have problems with your heart and lung--heart disease and pulmonary disease. To keep gum disease from impacting... read more »

Many of the oral surgery treatments that are performed at Dr. Seth Rush involve altering or adapting gum tissues. These treatments might involve dental implant restorations and various forms of gum surgery to address chronic periodontal disease. Upon completion of the oral surgery, Dr. Seth Rush will provide you with any required antibiotics or prescriptions for pain medication. This can... read more »