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Gum swelling is a very common problem and can be a sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. The good news is that there's a lot you can do to help alleviate swelling and minimize your discomfort! That's why in this blog, we'll give you 10 tips to reduce swollen gums at home.

Are you curious about dental bridges? You might be wondering what they are and how they work? Well in this blog, here's dental bridges explained!

What are dental implants? There are many frequently asked questions concerning dental implants so we decided to write a blog about dental implants FAQs.

Some patients may wonder why they need a bone graft for their dental implants. A bone graft is required when the patient experiences bone loss in their jaw, and cannot support a dental implant.

Are you getting or considering getting dental implants? This step-by-step dental implant process will help guide you and answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Carmichael, a VA approved dentist, will be more than happy to serve veterans in need of dental care. Her office is located in Rancho Penasquitos and is in the heart of North County San Diego.

Have you ever taken a sip of an ice-cold drink and felt a pang of pain in your teeth? If so, you probably have sensitive teeth. So here's what to do about extra sensitive teeth!

Gingivectomy is periodontal surgery that removes and reforms diseased gum tissue or other gingival buildup related to serious underlying conditions.

You and your dentist will be long-term oral health care partners; therefore, you should find someone you can be comfortable with.

November is Diabetes awareness month. November is Diabetes awareness month, and there are more than 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Whether you have Type I Diabetes or Type II, it can harm your whole body significantly, including oral health. Because diabetes affects your whole body, especially your mouth, [...]