The Link Between Gum Disease and Tooth Loss

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Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems, yet it often goes undetected until it causes serious damage. Also known as periodontal disease, it can progress silently—starting with mild symptoms and, if untreated, leading to severe consequences like tooth loss. The Billings Dentist explores the connection between gum disease and tooth loss, […]

Laser Dentistry: A Revolutionary Solution for Gum Disease

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Gum disease is a prevalent dental health challenge affecting millions worldwide. Symptoms like bleeding gums, inflammation, and sensitivity can disrupt daily life and impact overall health. Fortunately, laser dentistry offers a cutting-edge, less invasive solution to treating gum disease effectively. At The Billings Dentist, we utilize advanced laser technology to restore gum health and enhance […]

Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?

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Here is the Neal C. Johnson DMD guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal […]

How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

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What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can transpire during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some people grind their teeth […]

Affordable Teeth Whitening?

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If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Lockwood mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth-whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Billings Heights dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to […]