When it comes to your teeth and gums, it's essential to take good care of them if you want to keep them healthy and strong so you can bite, chew, speak and smile normally. Your daily oral hygiene care and routine professional dental cleanings and exams all combine to help you maintain your teeth and gums for a lifetime of... read more »
Did You Know? Gum disease afflicts nearly half of Americans over 30. Men succumb to gum disease more than women. Periodontal disease is the biggest factor of adult tooth loss. Pregnant women with gum disease can give birth to their babies prematurely. Men or women over 35 often lose more teeth to gum disease than they do to tooth decay.... read more »
Our team’s job is to treat gum disease (gingivitis or periodontal disease). It is one of the ten most common diseases people deal with when it comes to their smiles. It is also the main cause of tooth loss in adults! If you have gum disease, you will need deep cleanings to overcome this chronic inflammatory condition affecting the oral... read more »
September is National Gum Care Month, and it is a big deal for your oral health. Good oral health is the foundation to a healthy-looking, self-confident appearance when it comes to your smile. By ensuring healthy teeth and gums – because when it comes to tooth loss, it is not just from tooth decay and cavities – periodontal disease is... read more »
Keeping your teeth healthy means you get to keep them longer, hopefully for a lifetime of smiles! But there are times when an adult tooth (or more) may need to be extracted. As periodontists, we work hard to help you keep your permanent teeth in place as long as possible. Our periodontist has advanced training to effectively replace a lost... read more »
Our periodontal team performs scaling and root planing (a non-surgical periodontal therapy) using special tools to give your gums a deep cleaning (versus a routine dental cleaning on the gums’ surface and between teeth). It is done when you have spaces between your gums and teeth and under the gumline from gum disease. A regular dental cleaning can’t reach down... read more »
What is FASTBRACES®? The average treatment time for braces is 18 to 30 months, and some treatments can go even longer than that! With FASTBRACES, our dentist and team can help you get the smile of your dreams faster, letting you smile with confidence again before you know it! The FASTBRACES system uses a patented triangular bracket design, a heat-activated... read more »
What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry includes a number of dental services aimed at improving the appearance of your smile. Whether you are interested in a complete makeover for your smile or just a small adjustment to enhance your appearance, our dentist and dental team at Rai Family Dentistry are dedicated to helping you achieve your ideal look. Our cosmetic... read more »
When it comes to your gums, taking good care of them is vital if you want to keep them healthy so they can protect your pearly whites. Neglecting your gums can lead to periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the oral tissues that anchor your teeth in their place. When you don’t brush and floss daily as recommended, harmful dental... read more »
When it comes to your gums and teeth, they can be in trouble if you don’t brush and floss daily to get rid of tartar, bacteria, and oral debris that builds up on them quickly, even below your gum line. Without daily cleaning, you can end up with gingivitis, tooth decay, bone decay, and ultimately, lost teeth! It is why... read more »