periodontal scaling and root planing Tag

23 Nov The Link Between Smoking and Gum Disease

Posted at 00:13h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Did you know that nearly half the cases of severe gum disease in the United States can be attributed to smoking? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smokers are twice more likely to develop gum disease than nonsmokers. These smoking and...

26 Jan What is Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing?

Posted at 17:09h in Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Periodontal disease can wreak havoc on your mouth. Worse yet, if untreated, it can cause various issues throughout your entire body. Thankfully, gum disease is treatable and even reversible before it reaches a certain stage. In-home treatments such as regular brushing and flossing help prevent...